Person Specification – Human Resources Officer

To provide an efficient and professional Human Resources service for managers and staff of both Halesowen College and its subsidiary company, Halesowen College Enterprises ltd.

CRITERIA ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE METHOD OF ASSESSMENTApplication Form/Work based test/Interview

Qualifications:

CIPD level 5 qualification or equivalent wide and varied work experience in HR

Application Form

Minimum GCSE Grades A – C or equivalent in English and Maths

Application Form

Experience and Knowledge:

Experience of using a HR database and systems Application Form/Interview

Exceptional organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage own workload by planning and prioritising

Application Form/Interview

A varied experience of working in an office environment

Application Form/Interview

Public/education sector experience Application Form/Interview

Proven generalist HR experience at an advisory level Application Form

Skills and Attributes:

Strong customer service and people skills including problem solving

Interview

Ability to communicate and explain complex matters to different levels of the organisation

Interview

Strong administration skills. i.e. the ability to undertake more complex administration tasks

Interview/Work based test

Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy

Application Form/Interview

Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy Application Form/Interview

High level of IT skills in Word and Excel, Outlook and accurate data input ability

Application Form /Work based test