HR Advisory Team & Policy Lead

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR Advisory Team & Policy Lead to manage HR Advisers and drive service improvements. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of employment legislation, significant HR experience, and the ability to analyze HR data. This role offers a variety of benefits, including a generous pension scheme and flexible working practices.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution

Salary sacrifice schemes

Modern flexible working practices

Learning and development packages

Employee discount benefits

Green car and cycle schemes

Travel loans

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Experience of line management within a HR Advisory service.
• Demonstrable knowledge of employee relations issues and legislation.
• Proven generalist HR experience and complex HR casework.
• Understanding of performance frameworks and targets.
• Experience in a corporate and political context within a unionised environment.
• Effective analysis of key HR Data sets.

Responsibilities

• Line manage a team of HR Advisers providing advice on employment issues.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the HR Advisory team.
• Drive standards and improvements within HR practices.
• Support managers in developing effective management of staff.
• Implement effective HR practices through data and policy development.

Skills

Knowledge of employment legislation

Line management experience

Generalist HR experience

Complex HR casework

Understanding of performance frameworks

Experience in a unionised environment

Analysis of HR Data

Job description

Would you like to support the management and development of the HR Advisory team within a large organisation?

Are you someone who can support the provision of positive and proactive leadership within the HR Advisory team, who always strives for continuous service improvements?

Would you like to influence the way we work through the use of data and policy design?

We may have the role for you!

The Role:

As the HR Advisory Team & Policy Lead at North Yorkshire Council, you will:

• Line manage a team of HR Advisers who provide advice and guidance to managers on employment and employee relations issues, including delivery of specific services working with managers to achieve service aims and targets.
• Effectively manage the day-to-day operations of your team of HR Advisers.
• Drive standards and improvements through the HR Advisory team and wider HR structure.
• Ensure the team, in conjunction with other HR colleagues, provide support to managers in the development of effective management of staff, challenging and changing management behaviour and practices as required.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of effective HR practice, through use of HR Data and policy development.

Qualifications

We are looking to take on a self-motivated individual, with an in-depth knowledge of employment legislation, national policy and best practice. In your supporting evidence, we would love to hear about:

• Your experience of line management within a HR Advisory service.
• Demonstrable knowledge of all elements of employee relations issues and legislation, including the change management process.
• Proven and effective generalist HR experience and complex HR casework.
• Understanding of performance frameworks, approaches, targets and data.
• Your awareness and understanding of organisational context and its impact on services and workforce.
• Your experience of working in a corporate and political context within a unionised environment.
• Your experience of effective analysis and utilisation of key HR Data sets.

We are a strong performing authority, with supportive political leadership and talented teams providing the platform to have a fulfilling, challenging and successful career in a truly stunning place.

Benefits

• Local government pension scheme with an 18.1% employer contribution.
• Salary sacrifice schemes.
• Modern flexible working practices.
• Learning and development packages.
• Employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts.
• Green car and cycle schemes.
• Travel loans.
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing.

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.