HR Advisor

A rare opportunity has arisen at North Herts Council for an experienced HR Advisor to join the department on a 2-3-month temporary basis.We are looking for a candidate who can work from the offices in Letchworth for 1-2 days a week on a part OR full-time basis. You must be available on short notice.Role Purpose: To provide proactive HR advice and support to managers and employees on policy, employee relations and employment legislation. To provide proactive performance focused HR support to the council''s service areas.Key Responsibilities:To provide advice and support to managers and employees on operating the Council''s HR policies to ensure fairness and consistencyTo provide recruitment advice to managers including assisting in the creation of job profiles, preparation of adverts and advising on appropriate selection methodsTo meet regularly with managers to discuss HR issues e.g. workforce planning, learning and development plans, absence management, performance, recruitment to ensure a proactive HR service is providedTo attend meetings as required to ensure that HR has a proactive role in understanding the issues and projects that may have an impact on employeesTo work alongside trade unions and staff consultation forum to ensure consultation opportunities are maximised and staff are kept involved and informedTo support the effective control of employee absence within the Council, providing advice to managers on operating the short term and long-term absence procedures, ..... full job details .....