AMS PSR

On behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, we are looking for a HR Advisor (HEO) - Inside IR35 for a 5 month contract working on a Hybrid basis (3 days per week in Manchester office and remaining WFH)

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport supports culture, arts, media, sport, tourism and civil society across every part of England — recognising the UK’s world-leading position in these areas and the importance of these sectors in contributing so much to our economy, way of life and our reputation around the world.

The department champions sport for all at every level, supports our world-leading cultural and creative industries, and enhances the cohesiveness of our communities.

The main duties and responsibilities of the HR Advisor (HEO) would be to:

• Support drafting, engagement and implementation of internal HR policies, including key stakeholder engagement, managing the process from start to finish.
• Implement HR processes whilst managing employee relations, dealing with disciplinaries and grievances.
• Minimise disputes and employment tribunal costs through effective implementation of policies, engaging with Senior Management, Line Managers and staff.
• Be a point of escalation for operational issues and work to resolve these by applying appropriate guidance.
• Work with a wide range of stakeholders on change implementation projects, influencing and supporting the change.
• Escalate issues and problems appropriately.
• Ensure systems and process are effective and challenge and continuously improve service delivery.

Essential:

• Experience of developing HR policies
• Excellent Customer Service and stakeholder engagement skills
• Previous ER experience
• Public Sector / Civil Service experience

Desirable:

• Knowledgeable and confident in presenting work
• Strong understanding of Employment Law legislation

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DCMS guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant 

DCMS guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".