About Kibble

Kibble is a specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people across the UK. Many of the young people the charity cares for have experienced significant trauma in their lives and we provide a safe, stable environment that is both nurturing and therapeutic. With a robust support network and wide range of integrated services, we offer young people opportunities and encourage them to believe in themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and realise their own self-worth.

Job Purpose

Kibble is seeking experienced HR professionals to join its established HR team. This varied and multi-skilled role requires a strong generalist HR background, supporting line managers and employees to understand, interpret and consistently apply organisational policies and procedures. You will provide technical advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, absence management and grievance cases, drawing on a robust and up-to-date understanding of current employment legislation.

Main Duties

• Develop good working relationships with line managers, supporting them to secure better attendance, behaviour, capability and efficiency from employees thereby contributing to organisational effectiveness.
• Leading management casework including sickness absence, investigation, grievance and discipline, preparing correspondence and giving support and advice to managers.
• Review and update job descriptions, advising managers on recruitment and selection strategies, identifying resourcing gaps and assisting with and developing recruitment campaigns.
• Participation in panel interviews, arranging and providing feedback to both successful and unsuccessful candidates, coordinating the appointment process for successful applicants.
• Managing staff relationships, responding to any queries or problems that they have and managing their expectations.
• Providing support and guidance to the HR Assistants.
• Preparing, checking and authorising appropriate contractual documents regarding terminations, appointments and ad hoc employment variations.
• Using HR information systems to access, input and compile data
• Participation in the review and development of HR policies ensuring these are in line with employment legislation. Participation and contribution to working groups, ad hoc project work and initiatives.
• To maintain an awareness of health and safety at work and to operate a safe working environment for self and others.
• To undertake any other reasonable task as required by the HR Lead or other senior member of staff.
• To support staff wellbeing and retention through proactive employee engagement, advising managers on appropriate interventions, and contributing to initiatives that promote a positive working environment and retain staff.