Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you passionate about harnessing data and systems to drive people-focused change? Do you have experience in leading projects on system changes or system implementations? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Warwickshire County Council as a Workforce Practitioner in our Workforce Information Systems team—a role that puts you at the heart of shaping how we support, develop, and empower our people through our HR systems.
Why Choose WCC?
At Warwickshire County Council, you’ll do more than just a job—you’ll help shape the future of our communities and make a real impact on people’s lives. We’re committed to being an employer of choice, offering a supportive, inclusive, and flexible environment where your ideas are valued and your growth is encouraged.
What You’ll Do
1. Lead and develop HR system enhancements and HR improvement projects to meet organisational needs.
2. Be the subject matter expert for HR information systems, ensuring system integrity and quality are maintained at all times.
3. Collaborate with HR, ICT, and Business Intelligence teams to deliver innovative solutions.
4. Analyse data, produce clear analytics, and drive evidence-based decision-making.
5. Support the development of HR related policies and contribute to strategic planning.
What Makes You Stand Out
6. Significant experience in HR Systems with either a CIPD Level 5 or Data and Systems qualification (or working towards).
7. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
8. Experience with our core systems iTrent (HRIS) and Hornbill (CRM).
9. Experience in system administration, project management, and delivering change.
10. A collaborative, proactive approach and a passion for continuous improvement.
Exceptional Benefits—Supporting You at Work and Beyond
Working for WCC means enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work, including:
11. Generous annual leave
12. Flexible and agile working to suit your lifestyle
13. Local Government Pension Scheme
14. Cycle to Work scheme and car lease options
15. Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 support
16. Lifestyle discounts at major retailers, gyms, and local businesses
17. Opportunities for learning and career development
18. Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
19. Recognition schemes and long service awards
Ready to Join Us?
This is your chance to make a real difference and take your HR and systems expertise to the next level in a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation. Opportunities like this don’t come along often—so don’t wait!
Apply now and become a driving force in shaping the future of workforce systems at Warwickshire County Council. Your next big career move starts here!
For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification below;
Workforce Practitioner
For full Candidate Information Pack click link here.
Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!
At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.
Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'
The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.
Additional Information
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
Closing date: 28th January 2026
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. Seemore