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Transactional HR - grade 7

Example job roles: Senior HR/Staff Administration, Payroll Supervision, Workplace Health Management, Occupational Health Nursing

Level:Ìý ÌýÌýIndependent

Experiences

Activities and responsibilities likely to be required when working at this level

  • Working independently and taking responsibility for decisions in a particular area (e.g. within a department).
  • Developing in depth knowledge of policies and procedures and awareness of employment/equality law that they are based on.
  • Providing non-routine advice to colleagues (e.g. interpreting policyÌýoutside the usual course of employment).
  • Sign off forms 6 and 7; providing administration support for HR related meetings, drafting correspondence and taking, writing up and distributing notes – including informal ER meetings (e.g. disciplinary/grievances).
  • Providing updates and reports for senior management, including interpreting data and giving insights and providing information for senior decision-makers.Ìý
  • Coming up with ideas for problem-solving through continuous improvements, escalating for more significant changes.
  • Providing input into HR-related meetings, providing advice on non-standard issues or those with no explicit policy guidance.
  • Taking responsibility for checking, preparing and administering detailed paperwork for complex HR related meetings (e.g. formal ER meetings, senior academicÌýpromotions).
  • Supervising and coaching staff, potentially line managing depending on context.Ìý
  • Escalation point of any issues relating to temporary staff working within the area.Ìý
  • Reviewing service delivery processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Influencing how the team works and how services are delivered within the context.
  • Building collaborative relationships with peers and stakeholders across the organisation.Ìý

*Where practising clinical service delivery a nursing qualification is required.

Personal and professional development

Development options to consider when working towards this level

Learning on the job

  • Gain experience of providing administration support for HR related meetings (e.g. Disciplinary/grievances).
  • Take opportunities to develop confidence in providing advice and information to customers.
  • Seek out opportunities to deputise for your manager in the team and as a representative in a senior stakeholder meeting.
  • Engage in thinking about process and service improvements and coming up with innovative and practical suggestions.
  • Gain experience in basic data analysis and reporting.
  • Finding opportunities to support the team (e.g. training /induction for new staff members).

Learning fromÌýothersÌýÌý

  • Getting involved in wider change programmes outside of own area.Ìý
  • Taking on additional responsibilities (e.g. Well-being champion) in order to engage with different groups dealing with broader HR-related issues across the piece.Ìý
  • Seek out a mentor in the field.Ìý
  • Buddy new team members.Ìý
  • Spend time understanding distinct customer groups and needs.

Formal learning

  • Attend early management training and self-led learning e.g. through LinkedIn Learning.
  • Consider CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) training at level 5 or equivalent.

*ÌýYou may wish to explore the listed formal training themes / topics onÌýLinkedIn Learning.

Transferable skills and competencies

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê uses the Universal Competency Framework (UCF) to discuss transferable skills. Find out moreÌýdetails on the framework.

Following instructions and procedures

  • Following directions.
  • Following procedures.
  • Time keeping and attending.
  • Demonstrating commitment.
  • Showing awareness of safety issues.
  • Complying with legal obligations.

Achieving personal work goals and objectives

  • Achieving objectives.
  • Working energetically and enthusiastically.
  • Pursuing self-development.
  • Demonstrating ambition.

Working with people

  • Understanding others.
  • Adapting to the team.
  • Building team spirit.
  • Recognising and rewarding contributions.
  • Listening.
  • Consulting others.
  • Communicating proactively.
  • Showing tolerance and consideration.
  • Showing empathy.
  • Supporting others.
  • Caring for others.
  • Developing and communicating self-knowledge and insight.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Ways of Working

These describe expected behaviours in line with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê culture and values.Ìý For Ways of Working indicators and steps to development please refer to theÌýWays of Working website.Ìý

“Career Pathway roles are indicative and are not intended to be a description of the role in terms of responsibilty and duties.