HR Officer Grade 10

Somerset Council; Taunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HR Officer to manage HR casework. The role involves handling various cases, including sickness and grievances, while advising on policies. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in an HR role within a diverse organization and excellent communication skills. The position offers hybrid working, requiring regular presence at County Hall in Taunton.

Qualifications

• Sustained experience in Employee Relations operational HR role.
• Experience advising on complex cases including sickness and grievances.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and best HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR casework including sickness, grievances, and disciplinaries.
• Advise on Somerset Council policies and TUPE Regulations.
• Provide advisory support to Managers and engage with employees.

Skills

Employee Relations

Complex case management

Effective communication

Knowledge of HR legislation

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

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 supports Hybrid working, for this role there will be a requirement to work in County Hall Taunton on a regular basis and to travel around Somerset.

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.

The HR Officer must have

• 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.

Relevant degree / professional qualification or experience

Self motivation, be self reliant and able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.