Job Description
Location: Redditch Council
Job Type: 6 Months Contract, Hybrid 2 days in the office, 3 days wfh. Initially 5 days on-site for induction.
Rate: £21.62 ph
Summary
The role is pivotal in providing expert advice and guidance on human resource policies and procedures to managers and employees, ensuring compliance with legal standards and best practices. The position involves monitoring HR policies, coordinating recruitment processes, and delivering in-house training. The role is essential for maintaining consistency and good practice in HR management across the organization, contributing to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the HR function.
Responsibilities
* Advise Directors, Assistant Directors, managers, and employees on HR policies, procedures, and terms of service.
* Serve as the primary contact for recruitment and selection issues, ensuring compliance with legal and best practice standards.
* Participate in recruitment and selection processes as needed.
* Represent the organization at career events.
* Provide guidance on national and local conditions of service.
* Monitor HR policies and interpret HR database data.
* Arrange regular management meetings.
* Conduct exit and redeployment interviews.
* Monitor and advise on issues such as sickness absence.
* Hold case conferences with the Occupational Health Advisor.
* Respond to HR queries and update the HR intranet page.
* Offer employee relations advice on disciplinary and grievance issues.
* Support the design and delivery of in-house training with the Organisational Development Officer.
* Liaise with Trade Union Officials as necessary.
* Conduct research and complete management reports.
* Develop and implement new policies in consultation with relevant parties.
* Update knowledge through case law and professional development.
* Contribute to the Human Resources and Organisational Development Team.
* Participate in project work as directed.
* Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling personal information.
* Support and train team members as needed.
* Perform other duties as required by the role.
Requirements
* Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
* CIPD Qualified or part qualified.
* Experience in recruitment and selection processes.
* Ability to provide advice on employee relations and conditions of service.
* Proficiency in data interpretation and HR database management.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience in designing and delivering training courses.
* Ability to liaise effectively with Trade Union Officials and other stakeholders.
* Commitment to continuous professional development.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
* Understanding of Health and Safety and Data Protection regulations.
Requirements
Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements. CIPD Qualified or part qualified. Experience in recruitment and selection processes. Ability to provide advice on employee relations and conditions of service. Proficiency in data interpretation and HR database management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in designing and delivering training courses. Ability to liaise effectively with Trade Union Officials and other stakeholders. Commitment to continuous professional development. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity. Understanding of Health and Safety and Data Protection regulations.