You will provide professional, proactive people advice and leadership to managers and leaders across the organisation. The role combines strategic partnering with hands-on delivery, particularly in relation to TUPE consultations, employee relations, and the design and delivery of an effective onboarding experience.
The postholder is responsible for ensuring people practices are legally compliant, values-led and operationally effective, while working with the rest of the People team and ensuring high standards of HR service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
TUPE (Core Responsibility)
- Support the TUPE processes for both incoming and outgoing transfers
- Plan and deliver TUPE consultation processes in line with legal requirements and organisational values
- Work with senior leaders, legal advisors and trade union / employee representatives as required
- Support the quality-assurance of the Employee Liability Information (ELI)
- Provide clear, confident communication to affected colleagues throughout TUPE processes
- Support the People team in TUPE-related administration and data management
Onboarding Design & Delivery
- Support in the design, implement of the organisation s onboarding process
- Ensure onboarding supports engagement, retention, compliance and cultural integration
- Work closely with managers across other other teams to deliver a consistent onboarding experience
- Ensure all onboarding activity is supported by robust systems, processes and clear ownership
- Use feedback and data to evaluate onboarding effectiveness and drive improvements
HR Systems, Data & Governance
- Ensure effective use of HR systems to ensure a smooth and accurate transition of data.
- Working with the People Team Manager and People Officer, maintain the HR and Learning Management Systems to maximise the end user experience
- Ensure GDPR compliance and data integrity across all HR activity
Culture & Engagement
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation • Support organisational change activity, working closely with leaders and stakeholders • Contribute to colleague engagement initiatives and organisational culture development • Role-model the organisational values and customer-focused behaviours.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience) • Significant experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR Officer role • Proven experience in supporting TUPE consultations and transfers • Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation • Ability to build effective relationships with managers, leaders and external stakeholders • Experience supporting organisational change System Skills (Essential) • HR Information Systems (HRIS) reporting, contractual changes, data entry and analytics • Learning Management Systems (LMS) onboarding and compliance learning • Microsoft 365 Excel (analysis and reporting), Word, Outlook and Teams
Skills & Competencies
• Strong influencing and stakeholder-management skills • Confident communicator, including in sensitive and high-risk situations • Sound judgement and decision-making • Ability to balance operational delivery with strategic thinking • High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion • Commitment to continuous improvement and people-centred practice
Values & Behaviours
• Leads with integrity and fairness • Champions equality, diversity and inclusion • Models collaborative and respectful behaviours • Focuses on delivering positive colleague and organisational outcomes
What we offer
We want Homes in Somerset to be a great place to work, where colleagues are proud to work for the organisation. As well as working alongside some amazing colleagues to provide great services to our customers, we offer a range of benefits.
- We recognise the importance of a work life balance and our hybrid working policy allows you to adapt.
- Up to date, modern equipment provided whether working at home or in the office. We also offer a contribution towards the cost of a desk.
- Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.
- You ll be auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
- We pay more than the statutory parental leave and work with you to balance work and life commitments.
- We offer a 24-hour helpline and access to welfare and lifestyle advice, including counselling. We have also supported colleagues to become Mental Health First Aiders.
- Great learning and development opportunities.
- We celebrate success linked to our values including HiS Heroes and long service.
- Access to discounts for sport, leisure, and entertainment activities via our benefit platform.
…