Workforce Specialist Job at Newcastle upon Tyne Full Time NEW

Role: Workforce Specialist (Talent Acquisition)

Sector: Private Sector

Duration: Permanent

Location: Newcastle

Salary: Competitive

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for an experienced Workforce Specialist to join our private sector organisation, based in Newcastle. The role is offered on a permanent basis, that will be on a 50% hybrid basis.

The Workforce Specialist will provide support to the whole life cycle of the contingent worker process, this will be initially to focus on the UK, adapting further to cover locations across Europe. The ideal candidate will be responsible for various workstreams relating to the organisations workforce, and helping to ensure process, compliance and governance is adhered to.

The duties of the Workforce Specialist include:

• Managing the onboarding process for the contingent workers by liaising closely with Global Service Delivery team, to ensure that al contingent workers are hired on to the system correctly
• Ensuring that all contingent workers are engaged on acceptable arrangements set out by the firm
• Creating and sending contingent worker agreements and extension paperwork out
• Liaising with internal stakeholder such as HR Business Partners, Risk, Tax. Finance and Procurement regarding the engagement of contingent workers
• When required, working with hiring managers to advise on IR35 and to complete the IR35 questionnaire and submit to the Tax department for review
• Monitoring all agency workers and ensure compliance with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR)
• Leading and co-ordinating the annual ex-partner consultant process, involving liaising partner to discuss any extensions and advise on the terms of engagement for new consultants
• Coordinating bi-annual reviews with Tax, HR, and Finance of all contingent workers
• Maintaining and managing all contingent worker records, terms, conditions and renewal dates in the organisation’s software
• Continually monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the contingent worker processes and suggest/implement improvements
• Conducting annual supplier audits, and working with the procurement team to ensure contractual terms contain relevant protections around liability.

The Workforce Specialist will ideally have:

• Experience in a similar role or administrative/project based role, gained within a profession or corporate environment
• Knowledge and understanding of recruitment law, IR35 and HMRC regulations
• Experience in using HR systems

The Workforce Specialist will need to have excellent communication skills and effectively be able to communicate to stakeholders of all levels. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have an impeccable eye for detail and accuracy to ensure all workload is carried out effectively and efficiently. They will also need to able to prioritise their workload and be efficient and effective to meet unpredictable deadlines and deal with conflicting demands, whilst working in a high-pressured environment.

How to apply for the Workforce Specialist role:

Our client is hoping to have the Workforce Specialist in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Charlotte Broomfield by Friday 15th May by submitting your CV directly below.