JOB DESCRIPTION - ADVONET / Human Resources Manager
JOB TITLE:
Human Resources Manager
JOB NUMBER:
003
TEAM:
Human Resources
REPORTING TO:
Chief Executive
DATE PRODUCED:
15 June 2015
PEOPLE AND FINANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
DIRECT REPORTS: 1 - Volunteer Manager
INDIRECT REPORTS: 1 – BME Project Volunteer Coordinator
DIRECT FINANCE: Team Budget / Sign-off limit £100
INDIRECT FINANCE: 0
Job Purpose
1. To be responsible for developing and leading the Administrative and Operational Human
Resources for the Advonet group, in line with the Strategic Business Plan objectives and other
agreed targets.
2. To be Advonet’s senior HR manager, leading on cohesion and diversity, ensuring that the
organisation’s statutory responsibilities are met, and HR related policy and practice are
successfully implemented.
3. To assist the Chief Executive to develop, implement and review a Human Resource Strategy in
line with aspirations of the organisation.
4. To be responsible for developing and maintaining good employee relations.
5. The HR Manager will oversee all people management functions that underpin the Advonet group
business culture.
6. To take responsibility for the implementation and day to day management of Health & Safety
policy and practice.
7. Ensure that effective HR policies and management practices are in place to engage and motivate
employees.
8. To contribute to the overall management of the organisation through being a member of the
Senior Management Team, through contributing to the overall strategy, direction and
operational management of Advonet, including leading on delegated corporate projects.
9. To work with Senior Management Team to continually develop the vision and values of Advonet
and ensure they are embedded in Advonet’s culture.
10. Actively promote fairness and diversity in all aspects of Advonet’s work.
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Decision Making Responsibilities

To exercise powers and authority delegated from the Board of Trustees and the Chief
Executive related to the Human Resource management of Advonet.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Employee Relations
1. To provide advice and support to Senior and Operational Managers on all aspects of HR,
including HR Policies, e.g. grievance, discipline, performance management, employee
attendance.
2. Coaching, mentoring and supporting the management team members to be strong people
managers.
3. To develop and review HR policies and procedures, in line with HR strategy, employment law and
good practice and promote these within the organisation.
4. Ensure all employees are provided with appropriate contracts of employment in line with UK
legislative requirements.
5. To monitor developments in UK employment law and HR trends and propose/implement
appropriate HR solutions.
Project Management and Communication
6. To project manage the implementation and communication of Advonet-wide HR initiatives.
7. To manage the internal communication and consultation functions.
8. Participate in consultation with the Staff Consultation Committee and provide professional
guidance and advice.
9. To liaise with the Contract & Quality Manager to ensure that the organisation maintains
Investors in People (IiP).
Health & Safety
10. To manage the Health & Safety processes to ensure policy and procedure is adhered to across
Advonet, including all employees receiving adequate training.
11. Maintaining Health and Safety records and reporting as and when required.
Volunteer Function
12. To oversee the volunteer management function.
13. Provide advice and support in dealing with volunteer issues including performance management,
sickness absence, complaints etc.
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Compensation and Benefits
14. Recommend strategies to the Board and management team around employee compensation and
benefits ensuring up-to-date market knowledge.
15. Managing and implementing the salary review process.
16. Ensure efficient and timely payroll and benefits processing.
17. Maintain and manage the charity’s job evaluation, grading and remuneration processes and
ensure effective HR support to payroll administration process and compliance with Inland
Revenue requirements.
Resourcing
18. To work closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure suitable staffing plans are in place
and develop and implement the recruitment plan for the business.
19. Working with Senior Managers to ensure succession plans are in place across the business.
20. To be responsible for managing the recruitment and induction process for staff and volunteers,
as well as providing an advisory service to managers to ensure that good practice is maintained
across the organisation at all stages of the recruitment process.
21. To advise and train colleagues on Advonet’s recruitment and selection procedures. This includes
the involvement of service users/clients in the recruitment and selection of staff.
Training and Development
22. Design and deliver training to managers and staff on HR Policies to ensure they are integrated
within the organisation, e.g. discipline, performance management, absence management.
23. To develop and implement organisational learning and development plan including leading on inhouse training and development programmes, so that staff have the skills needed to undertake
their role and that training interventions provide a good return on investment.
24. To co-ordinate and provide training events and placements to outside agencies, as relevant.
HR Administration
25. To work in partnership with the Senior Management Team to ensure that information on human
resources is available to support all bids and contractual negotiations.
26. Ensure the development and maintenance of HR management information systems, covering all
personnel records, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.
27. Manage the HR budget, including working with the Finance Manager to set the HR and related
activities budget for the charity, and managing own devolved budget, ensuring achievement of
agreed outcomes.
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28. Lead, performance manage and develop HR staff, ensuring that they are suitably skilled and
resourced and that they deliver an excellent internal service, in line with agreed objectives.
29. Report on HR management information to both the Senior Management Team and the Board of
Trustees as and when required.
30. To provide supervision, annual reviews and appraisals to the Volunteer Manager and to identify
and facilitate training and development opportunities.
31. Develop KPI’s with team members and monitor individual performance, including conducting
performance evaluations and performance improvement processes when needed. Measure
performance against financial targets and non-financial objectives and implement corrective
action as required.
General responsibilities
1. To be an active and effective member of the Senior Management Team and Advonet’s
corporate management structures.
2. To attend and contribute to Advonet staff meetings, annual strategic review meetings and
other meetings as required.
3. Together with the Chief Executive, ensure that the Organisation’s Corporate Plan is
implemented within individual teams and across the whole of Advonet.
4. To implement the Organisation’s policies, procedures and practices and to comply with the aims
of Advonet’s policies and at all times.
5. To ensure that all responsibilities and activities within this post are consistent with the terms
and spirit of Advonet's Equal Opportunities policy and to promote this with staff.
6. To adhere to the principles of the Data Protection Act and ensure there is an appropriate level
of confidentiality and security of Advonet's work.
7. To contribute towards maintaining Advonet's commitment to environmental sustainability.
8. To provide general information and promote the work and services of Advonet to all those who
may be interested and to stakeholders.
9. Ensure HR staff have a good understanding of the HR IT systems available and that appropriate
training and support is available so that full use is made of IT systems to maximise performance.
10. Liaise with the Operations Manager and other members of the Senior Management Team to
contribute to Advonet’s talent management process, supporting staff with identified potential
to release and achieve their full potential.
11. To receive regular supervision, annual review and training in line with Advonet’s policies and
procedures.
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12. To travel to meetings throughout the region and nationally as required which may occasion the
need for an overnight stay.
13. To occasionally work unsociable hours, e.g. attending evening or weekend meetings.
14. The nature of the post will require flexibility in undertaking the role and will require the post
holder to undertake other duties that are compatible with the nature and grade of this post.
Statutory and Contractual Responsibilities

To ensure that Data Protection, Health & Safety, Complaints Handling and Corporate
Governance requirements are met across the organisation in relation to Human Resources.

To ensure that Advonet complies with its contracts and other funding agreements.

To ensure Advonet submits accurate and timely reports and returns to internal and external
stakeholders, e.g. funders, Trustees.
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To ensure that services provided adhere to the statutory and strategic frameworks and comply
with relevant legal requirements.
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Obtain and monitor contract management information to ensure Advonet’s full compliance in
each case.
SIGNATURES:
JOB HOLDER:
MANAGER OF JOB HOLDER:
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