Here at Human Appeal (HA) we have an exciting opportunity for an ER Consultant based form home and working with our stakeholders locally and remotely. You will receive a competitive salary depending on your skills, expertise and Location. You will be reporting to the International People and Culture Director, and working alongside the HR business partners.

HA is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

Role Summary

This is a fast-paced role within a dynamic HR team, which will require a high level of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. You will be responsible of ​conducting investigations for HR-related concerns escalated from the P&C team from all sources, and other Employee Relations related work across all HA offices, as well as supporting regional wide investigations as needed

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to HRBP UK in managing HR ER matters related to regional staff.
• Conduct and lead independent investigations of both complex and non-complex employee matters, including grievances, safeguarding, staff disputes, performance issues and complaints.
• Thoroughly fact find, resolve the issue(s), and mitigate risk to the charity within prescribed standards, regulations & timeframes.
• Meet witnesses and respondents to gather all the facts on the issues raised. The outcome of each investigation will include a comprehensive, professional, balanced and accurate report.
• Chairing Mediation sessions to resolve disputes 
• Identifying and providing solutions for enhancements and efficiencies in the ER investigative process.
• Adhere to established policy, regulations and standards for detailed, auditable and required documentation related to ER.
• Facilitate any disciplinary matters required by the SMT in accordance with local legislation 
• Provide consultation, guidance, and coaching to Senior Management on the appropriate handling and resolution of employee relations matters 
• Track and analyse ER issue trends, diagnose root causes, and develop recommendations for corrective strategies.
• Exceptional report writing and the ability to deliver clear and concise investigative summaries in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Have an understanding of International Humanitarian standards and best practices including CHS, SPHERE, and UN etc. Especially those related to safeguarding, dignity; do not harm principles and more.     
• Open to travel regionally and on odd occasion overseas when required

Experience and Technical Competencies

• Minimum Bachelors degree, preferably specialization in HR.
• Minimum 2-3 years of Snr HR experience, preferably in ER role.
• Proven experience of providing an efficient ER service and providing advice on a range of HR issues (Employee relations, HR operations etc). 
• Previous experience of working in international HR is desirable, you will need to rely on your varied HR resourcing experience and sound principles of people management.
• Be approachable, flexible, have a good eye for detail and be ready to work in a busy and varied role. You will also recognise that good HR practice can make a real difference to HA's success.

• Computer literate and experienced with MS Office Suite.
• Fluent English is essential (Advance Level). Additional languages - Arabic a must, Urdu and Somali a Bonus)
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the international development sector

HOW TO APPLY: We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success apply today to become our ER Consultant.

Please note that we will only be contacting the Shortlisted candidates.