HR Caseworker

On behalf of Companies House, we are looking for an HR Caseworker - (Inside IR35) for a 5 month contract working on a remote basis and with an expectation of occasional attendance in the Cardiff office

Companies House drives confidence in the economy and makes the UK a great place to start, and run, a business.

As an executive agency sponsored by The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) we have the ability to play a leading role in the right against corrupt business practices by providing the transparency and clarity necessary for the UK to continue to be regarded as a world-leading place to do business.

Companies House is undergoing an historic change – to our systems, culture, services, and ways of working. Our people are at the heart of these changes.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023) gives Companies House the power to play a more significant role in disrupting economic crime and supporting economic growth.

These changes represent the biggest opportunity for Companies House in almost 170 years. This move will help us achieve the kind of culture we want – one which drives high performance and where our brilliant people can flourish.

As a HR Caseworker - (Inside IR35) , your main responsibilities will be:

- Providing people expertise and acting as a subject matter expert across all areas of employment law and best practice.
- Building trusted working relationships with senior leaders and developing a clear understanding of the specific challenges affecting people in their area.
- Working collaboratively with senior leaders and Strategic People Partners to support the delivery and implementation of people strategies.
- Working collaboratively with Learning and Talent to identify appropriate training and development opportunities to support management capability.
- Being a champion for change. Coaching and guiding leaders in the delivery of business change initiatives and providing relevant business and people insight.
- Supporting leaders in the management of complex employee relations cases and wider people initiatives .
- Liaising with relevant Trade Union representatives and building strong trusting partnerships.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues in the Policy & Industrial Relations Team to support the delivery and implementation of policies and associated products that will support our people managers to increase capability and confidence .

Person Specification

- An experienced HR professional with strong leadership capabilities and previous experience in an operational HR role.
- Demonstrates high levels of integrity and emotional intelligence.
- Has evidence of creating and developing excellent trusted relationships with stakeholders, influencing at a senior level.
- Has extensive practical knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
- Understands and is able to apply data to measure progress, analyse trends and recommend HR interventions.
- Is flexible and creative in response to business challenges in complex and uncertain situations, leading by example and motivating others.
- Creative and curious in their approach with an agile mindset and confidence to bring new ideas and fresh thinking

Essential:

- Previous experience in an Operational HR Role
- Strong employment legislation knowledge
- Experience of supporting and advising on complex Employee Relations and organisational challenges

Desirable:

- CIPD Level 5
- Chartered Member of CIPD
- Previous experience in a Unionised environment, or with staff representative bodies

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, Companies House encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates . Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant / Commitment

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, Companies House welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".