If you are really passionate about HR, delivering people solutions in conjunction with proactive line manager support then we would love to hear from you.
About you.
You will be responsible for leading a team of three who deliver and develop the Councils HR Advisory support to the Council. This includes:
proactive employee relation advice on the full range of ER issues including misconduct, performance management, ill health, job design and evaluation, grievance, flexible working and family friendly support.
workforce change management including terms and conditions, redundancy and redeployment.
supporting the delivery of our inhouse line manager training so they have the skills for effective day to day management.
ongoing review and development of the Councils employee policies and procedures, ensuring they remain compliant with employment law and reflective of the Councils workforce culture and corporate values
proactive development of the Councils approach to reward and retention, health and wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion underpinned by data led decisions.
As an established HR professional, you will lead the advisory team to deliver and develop our solution focused corporate advisory support.
You will also be responsible for supporting a strategic area with proactive HR support, this includes providing effective HR workforce data, understanding their business challenges and therefore supporting effective people solutions including managing your own complex employee relation caseload.
You’ll have the skills to effectively develop working relationships across the breadth of our workforce at pace, navigating solutions in a driven, yet compassionate way.
The Council is on a transformation journey, set out in our Future New Forest plan. You will be part of delivering the workforce aims in Future New Forest, which includes report writing and presentation at relevant meetings including the Councils HR Committee and playing an active role in our corporate groups, for example employee networks, EDI and employee forum.
So as you can see – there’s a lot to do and our expectations are high!
In return we can offer you a lovely place to work, fantastic team and colleagues who are friendly, caring and supportive.
What’s in it for you?
£42,810 - £45,930 per annum (pay award pending)
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid Working - once you are up and running after a few weeks of induction you will be able to take advantage of this. You do however, need to be able to come into the office on any day as in person meetings take place all through the week.
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories
Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).
About us
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
We believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance.
We are proud of our new values for 2024, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
Please note that applications close at 12noon on 27th September.
Interview Date 10th October
After reading the candidate pack and job description of what the role will involve, if you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Heleana Aylett, HR Service Manager: 023 8028 5662 or Sophie Taylor, Senior HR Advisor: 023 8028 5670
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