Human Resources Officer

West Devon Borough Council; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 48.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

West Devon Borough Council in Tavistock is seeking a Senior Human Resources Officer to join the HR and Organisational Development team on a 12 months fixed-term contract. The role offers a hybrid working pattern and a pathway to deliver the HR Service Plan.

You will provide professional advice across employee relations, organisational development, recruitment and retention, learning and development, and employment best practice, while helping to develop HR policies aligned with strategies and

Qualifikationen

• Enthusiastic HR professional with HR Business Partner experience.
• Proven track record of delivering HR solutions.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise a varied workload.

Aufgaben

• Provide professional advice across employee relations and organisational development.
• Support service improvement, recruitment and retention, and learning and development.
• Develop and implement HR policies in line with Council strategies and current employment legislation.
• Collaborate with senior managers to deliver practical people solutions.

Kenntnisse

HRBP experience

People solutions

Organisational development

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Human Resources Officer

• Company: West Devon Borough Council
• Salary: £41,177 to £45,529 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Tavistock, PL19 0BZ
• Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days remote
• Job type: Temporary
• Posting date: 4 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 20 Sept 2026

Summary

• Contract: 12 months fixed term contract

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys working collaboratively with senior managers to deliver practical, forward-thinking people solutions?

South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council are looking for a Senior Human Resources Officer to join our HR and Organisational Development team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering our HR Service Plan and Organisational Development Plan, while helping other services achieve their business objectives.

You will provide professional advice and support across a broad range of areas, including employee relations, organisational development, service improvement, recruitment and retention, learning and development, and employment best practice. You will also help develop and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring that our approach remains consistent with Council strategies and current employment legislation.

We are looking for someone who is an enthusiastic HR professional with HR Business Partner experience, a proven track record of delivering solutions, and the ability to effectively plan, organise and prioritise a varied workload.

For an informal discussion please contact Michelle Hodgkiss, Interim Head of Human Resources, [e-mail] or 01803 861397.

Closing date: Sunday 20 September 2026

Interviews expected to be held: Tuesday 29 September 2026