Human Resources / Employee Relations Specialist

People Partner

Newcastle Under Lyme

Contract
£19.81 per hour PAYE or £26.38 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced People Partner

2-3 day per week in the office

Got to be CIPD level 5 qualified

No major project work

Focus on disciplinary's Updating policies

To provide  business focussed and high quality advice and support on all employer relations issues in line with the appropriate HR policies and procedures, employment law and best practice.

To take a lead role in the cultural and values development of the Council, embedding our values across the organisation and supporting teams to grow and develop skills, knowledge and behaviours which align to our vision.

Through use of data and clear performance metrics, to engage services in continuous improvement, support efficiencies and encourage innovation.

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Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. To provide sound and professional people management advice, guidance and support to the officers of the council. To support a culture of autonomy and independence around people management whilst maintaining a framework aligned to best practice, policy and employment law.

1. To engage in focussed and regular continuous professional development which includes the requirement to keep up to date with employment legislation changes and best practice as well as understanding national, regional and local policies, altering own practise where necessary.

1. Develop and maintain effective and mutually challenging working relationships with Trade Unions and play a key role in the consultative framework

1. To develop and deliver learning initiatives and support overall development and skill enhancement across services.

1. To line manage the HR Assistant; including responsibility for appraisal, objective setting and support including acting as a mentor for professional development.

1. To lead or participate in Job Evaluation panels as required in partnership with recognised Trade Unions

1. To lead and support on key projects as appropriate such as Organisational Change/TUPE/Reviews of Pay and Benefits

1. To support the delivery of the People Strategy including themes of:

• Engagement and Cultural Development
• Developing Compassionate Leadership Competencies and Behaviours
• Resourcing and Workforce Planning
• Inclusion, Diversity and Allyship
• Operational Excellence and Performance
• Wellbeing

1. To support the People Business Manager and the Head of Strategy, People and Performance to:

1. 1. Contribute significantly to transformational change and encouraging and supporting innovation, learning and improvement in all areas of the Council’s activities.
   2. Initiating and developing links and partnerships with other local authorities, regional and national bodies and other private, public and voluntary sector organisations, where appropriate, to achieve the Council’s objectives. 
   3. To support the reputational development of the Council as an employer of choice.

1. Proactively identify areas for improvement and development, enacting change which positively impacts on service delivery. 

1. To be actively involved in the departmental meetings as well as represent the department / Council as required. 

1. To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably allocated to the post holder commensurate with the grading and responsibilities of the post. 

Relevant Degree or Professional / Management Qualification which offers a minimum of CIPD Level 5 .

Chartered Member of CIPD

Associate Member of CIPD

Of providing effective and practical  HR advice and support to both employees and managers on employer relation topics i.e. attendance management, capability, terms and conditions of employment, disciplinary and grievance

Of developing and implementing effective and practical HR policies, procedures, guidance, processes and / or toolkits for managers and employees

Of successfully working with and influencing Trade Unions

Of proactively identifying areas for improvement and taking action to make changes

Of analysing data in order to make evidence based decisions

Undertaking job evaluation processes

Of local Government terms and conditions of employment i.e. NJC & JNC

Of employment law, best practice, and practical application within the field of HR

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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities.  Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer