HR Officer Grade 10

Somerset Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an experienced HR Officer to manage casework, including sickness and grievances. The HR Officer will provide advisory support to managers and engage with employees and Trade Unions. Strong experience in Employee Relations and solid knowledge of HR legislation is required. The role supports hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days per week in Taunton.

Qualifications

• Sustained experience in an Employee Relations operational HR role.
• Proven experience in managing complex cases including sickness and grievances.
• In-depth knowledge of HR legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR casework including sickness, grievances, and disciplinaries.
• Provide advisory support to Managers and engage with employees.
• Work collaboratively with Trade Unions.

Skills

Employee Relations

Complex case management

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Job Category

HR

Location

County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week

37.00

Start Date

Immediate start

Start Time

09 : 00

End Time

17 : 00

Salary : £18.06

Somerset Council is the second largest unitary authority in the Country which is on a journey of transformation.

We need to build capacity within the HR Advisory Service and require an experienced HR Officer to undertake casework over the next few months.

The HR Officer must be experienced in managing HR Casework and be able to hit the ground running with a varied caseload which may include sickness, grievances and disciplinaries. They will be required to advise on Somerset Council policies alongside protected arrangements under TUPE Regulations. The Officer will provide advisory support to Managers and will also be required to engage with employees and Trade Unions.

Qualifications

• Sustained experience in an Employee Relations operational HR role within a large organisation with a diverse workforce.
• Proven experience in managing and advising on complex cases including, but not exclusive to sickness, disciplinary, grievance and equalities issues. And supporting at Hearings and Appeals as required.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and recognised ‘best’ HR practice.
• Be able to effectively communicate on complex issues at all levels in an appropriate and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Self motivation, be self reliant and able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Somerset Council supports Hybrid working, Requirement to work in County Hall, Taunton minimum 2 days per week and to travel around Somerset – Access to personal vehicle desirable