*Hybrid working
Overall Purpose of the Post:
* To provide timely, professional, and solution-focused HR advice and support to the Council’s Senior Management Teams, schools, and partner organisations, enabling effective people management and service delivery.
* To manage the day-to-day operations of the HR Casework Team, including line management responsibilities and taking the lead on complex and sensitive casework as required.
* To coordinate and deliver HR service priorities, balancing deadlines, competing demands, cost, and quality, while ensuring the Council’s interests are protected and its reputation upheld
* To maintain and promote high performance standards across the team, supporting continuous improvement, efficiency, and value for money in service delivery.
* To contribute to the development and consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and processes that safeguard the Council, its employees, and service users helping to minimise risk, avoid legal challenge, and protect the organisation’s reputation.
Knowledge
* Detailed knowledge of Employment Legislation and its application in a large and diverse workforce
* Knowledge and experience of all aspects of Human Resource Management, including best practice and its application in a large and diverse workforce
* Understanding of the Local Government business and its key roles
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of requirements to demonstrate value for money in working practices
* Possesses detailed understanding of organisational policies, employment legislation, and procedural frameworks that support consistent, fair, and legally compliant employee behaviour
* Demonstrated capability to manage HR teams, resolve complex queries, and maintain high service standards in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.
At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful
Salary description
£20.29 - £20.29 per hour