• working closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures • promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation • liaising with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety; • recruiting staff - developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates • developing and implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management, preparing staff handbooks • advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits • administering payroll and maintaining employee records • interpreting and advising on employment law • dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures • developing with line managers HR planning strategies which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements

Management, Field of Business