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need to be aware that it is the policy of the organisation in all cases to
obtain an Access NI Enhanced Disclosure on each prospective employee before
they commence their employment with the organisation. This check will only be commenced if you are
successful at interview.
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders
(Exceptions) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2014, provide that certain
spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to
disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of
these cautions and convictions can be found on the Access NI website.
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completion of pre-employment checks which include receipt of two satisfactory
references. We reserve the right to determine what constitutes a satisfactory
reference.
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Autism
Initiatives are an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to
equality, diversity and inclusion in employment and service delivery.
Selection for job roles is based solely on merit, following a fair
recruitment process.
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There are 6 million carers in the United Kingdom and nearly one in eight workers are carers. With an ageing population and an expected increase of 60% of carers in the next 30 years, we would like to monitor the number of people with caring responsibilities.
If you do not complete this questionnaire, we are encouraged to use the "residuary" method, which means that we can make a determination on the basis of personal information on file/application form.
We are recruiting for a full-time People Operations Co-ordinator (Talent Attraction & Quality Copliance) role. Autism Initiatives is committed to working in partnership with the people we support, their families, commissioners and others to provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive difference to the lives of people on the autism spectrum.
All staff are expected to:
• Work in the context of Autism Initiatives’ Vision, Mission and Philosophy and use our ‘Five Point Star’ approach to support people in achieving their goals.
• Work to develop their abilities in line with the Autism Initiatives Competency Framework.
• Recognise the strengths and abilities of the people who access our services and support our shared belief in lifelong learning.
• Adhere to the Autism Initiatives’ Code of Conduct, showing a high degree of professionalism, resilience, and a willingness to remain committed during particularly demanding times.
• Observe all legal and procedural requirements in relation to data management and confidentiality e.g. adherence to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and internal data management policies
• Adhere to all safeguarding requirements and any procedures aimed at the protection of adults at risk.
Purpose of job
Ensuring safe recruitment practices and compliance with legislative, best practice and regulatory requirements and standards in Northern Ireland.
To lead local recruitment campaigns, systems and improvement projects (i.e. ATS, Docusign, HR Systems), ensuring we provide an exceptional end-to-end candidate experience.
Overseeing the organising and participation in recruitment campaigns and events and acting as a lead on specific projects such as graduate/student recruitment, promoting Autism Initiatives as an employer of choice.
Providing advice and guidance in all aspects of Talent Attraction, Recruitment Quality and Compliance.
Main duties and responsibilities
Safe recruitment compliance:
• Working with the HR team, leading the recruitment process end to end; including management of recruitment exercises and applications.
• Review of current recruitment practices, recommending improvements and efficiencies, as required.
• Coach and mentor new members of the team, to develop their understanding and knowledge on completing safe and fair recruitment practices and checks.
• Provide Recruitment and Selection training, advice and guidance to recruiting managers.
• Develop relevant guidance and ensure the team follow the appropriate procedures.
• Conduct spot checks of pre-employment files, ensuring our continued compliance. Address any issues that arise from these checks, to support team understanding and continued professional development.
• Provide advice and guidance on best practice relating to recruitment and pre-employment checks, in line with the applicable regulatory bodies’ requirements.
• Lead on updating Recruitment related training and procedures as required, to ensure they are fit for purpose and reflective of current best practice.
• Lead on queries relating to employment; ensuring due diligence is conducted safely and fairly.
Recruitment and Pre-employment compliance:
• Action vacancy requests, update and upload current vacancies to a range of advertising sites, ensuring accuracy at all times.
• To engage prospective candidates from expression of interest in order that we encourage applications and support our recruitment efforts.
• To be a key point of contact for Managers with regards to recruitment and provide updates as required from advert to appointment.
• Accurate inputting and checking of data for the HR/Finance systems.
• Ensure the administration of Access NI applications and ensure they are processed and monitored in a timely manner in accordance with the regulatory bodies and local authority contracts.
• To produce and distribute accurate recruitment reports via the ATS, to support trend evaluation.
• Assist with and oversight for ensuring recruitment due diligence and pre-employment checks in a timely manner and implement successful solutions to resolve any delays in the pre-employment process.
• Review areas of risk within the pre-employment process and highlight these to the HR Adviser. Highlight any trends in reasons for delays and contribute to the strategy to overcome these trends/risks.
Essential Criteria:
• Working knowledge in HR related role / function.
• Proven ability and relevant experience in a recruitment role, demonstrating good judgement and decision-making skills, with a pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving.
• Working knowledge of current legislation in relation to end to end recruitment.
• Knowledge of recruitment regulations and Right to Work legal compliance.
• Develop, establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• High level communication skills, together with written communication skills for letters and report writing.
• Ability to use relevant IT (including MS Excel and databases) to analyse and interpret data and regularly report on information gathered to continually develop delivery.
• Able to work effectively under pressure, plan, prioritise and meet sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Respect, maintain and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Proactive, professional and adaptable to changing organisational needs.
*Please note that all interviews for this position will be conducted in person at our head office - Office 1 & 2, Linden House, Beechill Business Park, 96 Beechill Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, BT8 7QN*
Autism Initiatives are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in employment and service delivery.
Please note this post is subject to an enhanced check by Access NI. Those on the barred list, need not apply.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however, we particularly welcome male applicants and also those from a Protestant community background as these cohorts are currently under-represented.
Registered Charity No: XR72211, NIC 104641.
Currently we are unable to provide Sponsorship or take over Sponsorship of an employment Visa.
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