We are currently working with a Local Authority who are looking for a HR Business Partner to provide maternity cover. The post will provide expert human resources and organisation development support, advice and guidance to managers and employees at the Council
HR & OD Business Support Partner/Advisor
Location: South West
Rate: £28 per hour via Umbrella
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Duration: 12 Months
Hours: Part-time - 18.5 hours per week
Duties:
- Provide HR advice and guidance to employees and managers, acting as the first line of contact for generalist HR support
- Provide first line support for managers undertaking disciplinary investigations and hearings, sickness meetings, supporting performance meetings and other procedures of the council including appeal hearings, liaising with County HR services to escalate in depth cases.
- Support County HR services with information requirements
- Contribute significantly to HR and OD policy development or review, and maintenance of the staff handbook and associated documents
- Assist with the development of HR / OD and learning and development programmes undertaking staff training in areas relevant to the role, and maintaining the relevant training budget
- To assist with consultation and negotiation with trade unions about HR matters such as service reviews including TUPE transfers and restructures
Required skills and experience:
- Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and best HR practice within a Local Authority setting
- Experience of dealing with casework (capability, disciplinary, ill-health etc)
- Experience of carrying out job evaluation
If you're interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV and a member of the team will give you a call to discuss further.
At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.