People Advisor

HRSPL is looking for People Advisor for one of its leading client in Pakistan,

4. Main Accountabilities
Subject Expertise
1. Advise and guideline managers to manage all aspects of the employee life cycle, so that the EVP is delivered and experienced within the organisation.

2. Apply People function technical and professional knowledge, recognised best practice approaches and insight from previous experience to resolve non-standard issues.

3. Manage and advise on discipline and conduct related issues, up to and including dismissal by reference to policy and local legislation and working with ER/case management team on medium and high-risk cases as required.

4. Support resolution of workplace conflict, including grievances, taking an early resolution approach wherever possible.

5. Conduct analysis using a range of standard methodologies and across multiple datasets to provide high quality and evidence-based procedural recommendations and HR advice.

6. Support business execution of organisation re-structures compliant with British Council policies and legal requirements (e.g., advise and participate with business on execution of the consultation process and managing redundancies) and work with legal advisers and union bodies as necessary to support Lead Advisor.

7. Use a variety of information resources and professional networks to maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in external policy, practice, and regulation within the People function.

8. Build line managers' confidence to make decisions in people-related matters.
Internal Customer Focus
9. Consult closely with internal customers and other stakeholder to understand current and future business needs and plans work activities accordingly to ensure the services and advice provided meet those demands.
Service Improvement
10. Provide expert HR advice informed by local labour laws and other relevant regulations, support and challenge to internal customers and other stakeholders to support the development of high quality, effective and continuously improving business practices within their area of expertise, ensuring high quality service is delivered to maximise performance and minimise risks and costs.

11. Make professional recommendations to resolve specific or localised People function issues and offer ideas which contribute to the development of wider solutions to broader business challenges and problems.

12. Participate as part of a team to support implementation the people component of corporate or regional change projects.
5. Person Specification
British Council Core Competencies
1. Managing Projects (Level 3) – Leads Smaller Projects

Analyses requirements with the sponsor/stakeholders, defining the specification with awareness of equality and diversity impact, planning, revising, implementing and evaluating on small-to-medium scale and/or low risk projects.

2. Communicating and Influencing (Level 3) – Is Creative and Adaptable in Communications

Able to use a range of non-standard and creative approaches to inform, and persuade others, extending beyond logical argument to influence decisions and actions in a way which is inclusive and engaging.

3. Analysing Data and Problems (Level 2) – Uses Data

Reviews available data and identifies cause and effect, and then chooses the best solution from a range of known alternatives.

4. Planning and Organising (Level 2) – Plans Ahead

Organises own work over weeks and months, or plans ahead for others, taking account of priorities and the impact on other people.

5. Managing Risk (Level 2) – Supports a Risk Management Culture

Has track record of identifying and highlighting risks and suggesting mitigating actions and proactively identifies risk areas and works on eliminating them before happening.
Role-Specific Skills
There are three proficiency levels for HR skills: novice, developing and exemplary. The relevant proficiency level for this role is listed against each skill.

6. Role-Specific Knowledge and Experience
Minimum / Essential
1. Demonstrable experience in a generalist or specialist People function Advisory role across a number of countries in the (Hub); and/or a large complex country and well versed in all areas of the People function life cycle.

2. Track record of building effective relationships with business leadership teams and managing a range of complex internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of high quality and effective professional People function services.

3. Working knowledge of employment and labour law including working knowledge of social security and tax regulations for private sector organizations in the (Hub) and leading on employee relations cases.
7. Language Requirements
The British Council systems and global processes operate in English.
- Written and verbal proficiency (CEF C1) in English is required.
- Local language X – desirable/essential.

8. Education
N/A
9. Professional Qualification and Certification
Desirable:

- HR qualification (MA/MSC or CIPD or equivalent).