Job Description
* Purpose HR & OD Manager
* To assist the Corporate Head of Communications, HR &OD in the provision of an effective HR service to the authority and deputise in their absence
* To provide expert HR advice on a range of more complex HR matters
* To effectively manage HR Business Partners to enable the efficient, professional, compliant delivery of HR services to the Council including case management, employee relations, workforce planning, learning and development and performance management.
* To proactively assist managers in a group of service areas to achieve their service objectives through the provision of expert HR advice and assistance
* To act as lead officer on corporate training and development
* To act for HR as lead officer for safeguarding
* Work flexibly with other HR staff to ensure an effective HR service is provided to the organisation
Objectives HR & OD Manager
* Delivery of key projects identified within the Service Area Plan which contribute to successfully implementing the Corporate Business Plan and people management strategies.
* Be familiar with the vision, mission and values of the Council and the HR and OD elements of the areas that you provide HR to.
* Provide expert HR advice to managers to across a comprehensive range of people management issues including organisational design, change management, discipline, grievance, capability, sickness management, employee well-being, remuneration, and the development of the workforce.
* To produce an annual Training plan in relation to corporate training
* MAIN DUTIES OF THE POST HR & OD Manager
* To assist the Corporate Head of Communications, HR & OD in the management of the HR service and deputise in their absence
* To use his/her expert knowledge of employment law and professional HR expertise to guide managers on more complex cases and to undertake more complex HR casework as needed.
* To produce a range of HR reports to lead and assist the Corporate Head of Communications, HR and OD on departmental and corporate projects, as needed
* To provide a comprehensive HR service to a group of Council service areas
* To assist managers in achieving their strategic objectives in relation to their workforce by providing expert HR advice on organisational reviews, TUPE transfers, the creation of shared services or other organisational change and to deal with any casework which arises from these.
* To guide managers on the handling of disciplinary, capability or grievance cases up to and including dismissal and employment tribunal resolution.
* To keep abreast of developments in employment law, case law and the latest professional HR practices to ensure that the quality of professional advice by self and HR Business Partners received by line managers is of a high professional standard and evidenced based on good practice.
Essential Qualifications HR & OD Manager
Educated to A level standard
Associate Diploma in HR or equivalent (at least Level 5)
Attended range of short courses on HR topics
Desirable Qualifications HR & OD Manager
Advanced Diploma in HR (Level 7). MCPID
Essential Working Experience and Knowledge HR & OD Manager
Substantial knowledge of employment law and significant experience in providing a comprehensive HR service to line managers covering areas such as:
* Advising on disciplinaries, capability, grievance and sickness cases
* Advising managers on organisational reviews and organisational change issues
* TUPE
* Law around recruitment and equalities
Good practical experience of acting as a change agent, particularly over contentious issues
Substantial experience of identifying effective solutions to a range of people management problems