HR Manager

Hailsham Town Council; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hailsham is seeking a Human Resources leader to provide strategic support and drive HR functions. The successful candidate will oversee compliance with employment law, support employee development initiatives, and work collaboratively with senior management to achieve organizational objectives. Strong HR legislation expertise and a relevant qualification are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in HR functions and legislation compliance.
• Proven ability to support HR development initiatives.
• Experience in managing performance and recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for HR functions.
• Ensure compliance with HR regulations.
• Support recruitment and employee development.

Skills

Human Resources legislation expertise

Employee development

Compliance with HR laws

Performance management

Recruitment skills

Education

Relevant HR qualification

Job description

Main Purpose of the Job

In support of the Central Management Team - To provide strategic leadership and support for all Human Resource functions within Hailsham Town Council, providing up to date information and advice on employment law, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering employee development whilst aligning HR Strategies with business objectives to enhance organisational effectiveness and employee well being.

The post-holder will add value to Hailsham Town Council and address the current HR needs of an expanding and diverse workforce.

To work as part of the Central Management Team and contribute to the achievement of the Council’s objectives.

To work with the Town Clerk, Operations and Facilities Manager, Responsible Finance Officer and Corporate Services Manager to help develop and maintain all Council Human Resources services and ensure the Council delivers on its corporate objectives.

Areas of Day-to-Day Responsibility

• Supporting the Central Management Team.
• Oversee, review and draft the Council’s HR functions, processes and policies; ensuring their efficiency, effectiveness and that they operate both in line with current legislation and for the benefit of the organisation and its employees. This includes all teams and functions within Hailsham Town Council; Corporate Services, Operations and Facilities, Hailsham Youth Service and Hailsham Post Office.
• Maintain awareness of the council’s overall Human Resources budget.
• Supporting and reporting to the Council’s Staffing Committee (or other committee appointed with equivalent responsibility), and also when required full Council and Finance and Governance Committee.
• Liaising and working closely with senior management, colleagues and elected members when required to fulfil these responsibilities.

Summary of Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

1. Act as the council’s main source of expertise and advice on all matters related to Human Resources legislation and functions.
2. Develop and implement measures to ensure that the council complies with Human Resources laws and regulations.
3. Provide guidance and support to the staff carrying out human resource related duties and processes, including recruitment, performance management, sickness absence, training & development and disciplinary, grievances & capability processes.
4. To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and to oversee processes for the management of staff behaviour and performance in line with Council policies when required.
5. To identify and organise appropriate training opportunities for staff.
6. Support the Central Management in all functions related to Human Resources.
7. As instructed attend Central Management Team meetings, contribute to and support the meetings when required.
8. Support the Central Management Team in ensuring the Council is delivering on its strategic objectives related to Human Resources Management.
9. Ensure an efficient system of Human Resources administration is carried out by the Council’s Staff.
10. Support the Central Management Team in drafting and reviewing Human Resource related policies and procedures, ensure they are all up to date and fit for purpose.
11. Support the Central Management Team in the successful implementation of all Human Resources related policies and procedures. This includes attendance at meetings, hearings, appeal panels and similar when required.
12. Identify improvements, develop new initiatives and future changes in the delivery of Human Resources related functions within the council.
13. Ensure that all the Council’s HR records (both digital and manual) are up to date, complete and stored in a secure location, with access limited to those authorised to do so.
14. Where members of the Central management Team cannot (for whatever reason) conduct an investigation, grievance or disciplinary to cover their responsibilities.
15. To support the Central Management Team in liaising with external HR expertise when required.
16. To receive and present highly complex, sensitive or contentious information related to HR matters such as redeployment issues, workforce development strategies, employee relations. To give evidence at disciplinary hearings.
17. To prepare reports to relevant Committee meetings monitoring HR Matters. To attend and support relevant Committee meetings to action and discuss reports.
18. To attend meetings, conferences, seminars, and training courses as required and authorised by the Council.
19. As a member of a professional body it will be incumbent upon the successful candidate to maintain their CPD, ensuring up to date knowledge for Hailsham Town Council’s benefit.
20. In consultation with the Town Clerk, develop a Personal Development Plan.

Miscellaneous

This list is neither exclusive nor exhaustive, as there may be other duties and requirements associated with the post, and as such you may be required to undertake unspecified other duties and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required of you.