People Partner

Main Purpose of Job 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. Main Duties and Responsibilities 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.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.Develop and maintain effective and mutually challenging working relationships with Trade Unions and play a key role in the consultative frameworkTo develop and deliver learning initiatives and support overall development and skill enhancement across services.To line manage the HR Assistant; including responsibility for appraisal, ..... full job details .....