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Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Please note that this post is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply, as their applications have already been considered.
A vacancy has arisen for a Personnel Assistant within the Council to focus on absence management. The Council has a holistic approach to absence management which is set out in our Maximising Attendance Policy. The policy provides a wide range of supports for employees and managers to ensure our employees and managers are supported through any absence.
You will be part of a new team focusing on maximising attendance. This will involve providing professional guidance to managers on the policy as well as contributing to overall improvements in this approach.
The Personnel Assistant will provide a resource focus to the operational delivery of our service. Key accountabilities include providing professional advice and guidance to managers and employees in relation to personnel policies, procedures, and systems. A good understanding of maximising attendance is desirable.
The post holder will work closely with the Personnel Adviser and Personnel Officer to achieve maximising attendance targets.
The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate effective planning and organising skills; excellent communication skills, including providing professional advice with confidence. In addition, the successful candidate should be able to prioritise their own workload whilst providing the necessary level of support to colleagues, managers, and employees. Applicants should have proven customer care skills and be able to cooperate with others at all levels, in addition to possessing a sound working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages.
This is an exciting opportunity, and you will be given support and training as required to enable you to undertake the role to your full potential. You should be motivated with the ability to demonstrate initiative and the drive to succeed.
When completing the application process, please ensure that you cover the following areas:
1. Study the job profile and detail by explanation your knowledge, skills, and experiences which make you a suitable candidate for the post.
2. Outline your experience of working with HR systems and interrogating data, and give examples.
3. Explain your understanding of absence management processes and provide an example of your experience in supporting this in the workplace.
Please apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Preferred candidates identified after the selection process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may be automatically withdrawn from this position.
Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
Please note we do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behavior requirements for the position.
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families, which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
* Enrolment in an award-winning local government pension scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave
* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
* Family-friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
* Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
* Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
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