We are seeking an experienced HR Adviser to join our HR team on a 12-month, fixed-term contract. The role will take the lead in providing a comprehensive HR service for the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald.
As a small parliamentary office, we seek proactive, motivated, and enthusiastic team players who are able passionate about their work with the acumen to be aware of the needs of the office. The right candidate will align with our core values and contribute positively to our culture.
The HR Adviser will manage the entire HR lifecycle, acting as the central point of contact and expertise on all HR matters. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining all HR processes, advising managers on people and leading the development initiatives in the office.
This is a highly operational role combining the ability to provide day-to-day support and offer high-quality people-relations advice. Working independently, you will require a proactive mindset to ensure policy compliance, take full ownership of end-to-end HR operational activities and lead on delivery of service. Your expertise and insights will be instrumental in developing and implementing strategies that develop and retain staff ensuring that the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald is viewed as a highly desirable employer.
Working with key stakeholders, including senior managers, staff, union representatives and the Office of Human Resources in the Isle of Man Government, you will contribute to the delivery of the Clerk of Tynwald services and achievement of organisational goals (Statement of Purpose).
The Office of the Clerk of Tynwald provides a wide range of parliamentary and administrative services. The Office is proud to deliver high-quality services to Tynwald and the public, and has a reputation for excellence both on and off the Isle of Man.
You will be joining a small, friendly and professional organisation of just over 30 people who work hard to deliver the wide range of services expected in a modern parliament.
Corporate and Engagement Services deliver high-quality, customer-focused administrative and facilities services to Tynwald Court, its Branches, Committees, Members and Clerks. It is a busy, quality-conscious division which combine the required work on governance and compliance with providing engagement and educational opportunities for both the Manx community and for those visiting the Island in a professional or personal capacity. The team is proud to have the responsibility for the organisation of the Tynwald Ceremony and related events. The provision of HR services for the management and staff of the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald also sits within this Service Area.
The work of this small office is varied, and flexibility and adaptability are key qualities of all staff. The post holder will be expected to contribute to other tasks, cover for other team members and, on occasion, assist with work in other areas of the Clerk of Tynwald’s Office to deliver the wide range of services expected in a modern parliament.
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A competitive salary in line with Public Service Commission pay scales.
- Annual leave starting from 21 days, a privilege day, and all Manx and UK bank holidays. Please note that all staff are asked to work on Tynwald Day.
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A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue any additional time worked to take as leave.
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Access to the Isle of Man Government’s Learning, Education and Development training facility to support your continuous professional development.
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Access to the CPA Parliamentary Academy, a central learning hub for Commonwealth Parliamentarians, Clerks and parliamentary officials.
- Access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. We are pleased to champion equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and believe this promotes equal opportunity and fairness at work for our employees, and also benefits our working as we hear a wide range of views and experiences while we work together.
We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, subject to meeting the needs of the office.
Things to note:
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A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.
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The position is not superannuable.
To find out more about Tynwald and the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald, please visit our website https://www.tynwald.org.im
If you would like to learn more and have an informal conversation, please contact Ruth Donnelly, Head of Corporate and Engagement Services: [email protected] or 685500.
The full Job Description and application form are available via a linked document to this page or on the recruitment page on the Tynwald website: www.tynwald.org.im
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified.
