HR Business Analyst - MOR10893

Moray Council; Elgin; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Elgin is looking for temporary HR support over one year to assist with reviewing conditions of service in line with modern working practices. The role involves developing sustainable service models, reporting, and offering advisory support within HR, making it ideal for those with a strong background in HR management and policy application.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR generalist roles with knowledge of employment legislation.
• Ability to advise on conditions of service issues and provide analytical reports.
• Experience working with trade unions and managing employee-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of conditions of service models.
• General HR duties including reporting and advice on employment issues.
• Collate and analyse benchmarking data across councils.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Research skills

Ability to analyse and interpret data

Education

Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

To assist in the review of the council's conditions of service recognising the changes to working practices across all sectors and changes to wider societal habits and norms, expectations and ways of working. This should take into account the normalisation of weekend and evening working prevalent across many work settings and the increased demand for council services outwith traditional office hours.

Requirements

Reporting to the lead officer on the project, assist and support the development of a revised conditions of service package

Assist in the development of a structured programme of sustainable, fit for purpose and financially affordable potential conditions of service models.

Collate and analyse benchmarking information across other councils and relevant private sector employers

Ensure a thorough and timeous recording of all actions within the Project Plan and other relevant documentation/systems

Responsibilities

Generalist HR experience/knowledge of:

• Preparation, analysis and evaluation of reports including making recommendations
• Provision of advice on conditions of service issues
• Advising managers and employees on employment related issues

Experience of software packages and analysis of data

Experience of research, analysis and evaluation, particularly employment related issues

Working with trade unions on employment related matters

Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent

Knowledge of contracts of employment and employment law

Understanding of current HR and local authority issues

Awareness of Equality issues

Understanding of HR Management Information, trends

Ability to assimilate information quickly, work using initiative and common sense and to take balanced decisions when necessary

Ability to respond to competing demands, prioritise self and work on own initiative

Research skills and ability to sift information, apply relevant information to the Council

Ability to remain impartial and stand own ground

Ability to review, analyse, interpret stats to develop findings and recommendations

Excellent communication and presentation skills - oral and written

Knowledge and understanding of HR policies and legislation and ability to relate it to practical issues

Knowledge of employment legislation and relevant issues

Ability to gain trust of managers

Ability to work accurately and to accept responsibility

Sound knowledge of good practice and ability to give constructive advice under pressure

Ability to produce reports with clear and appropriate evidence based recommendations

Confident, well founded approach

Must respect confidentiality

Ability to relate to people at all levels

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Readvertisement of MOR10739 - previous applicants need not apply

Temporary position for 1 year

Closing Date: 4th of July

Hourly Rate: £17.74

Salary: £33,439.90

For all enquiries please contact: Grant Cruickshank, 07800670651