Personnel Officer

Hours:

35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary:

£39,235 - £45,184 per year

Vacancy:

Fixed term for 23 months

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An opportunity has arisen for Personnel Officer roles within the council focusing on absence management. The council adopts a holistic approach to absence management, as outlined in our Maximising Attendance Policy, which offers extensive support for employees and managers to manage absences effectively.

You will be part of a new team supporting managers to maximize attendance. This involves providing professional guidance on the policy and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

The post holder will collaborate with the Service to meet attendance targets in line with the policy and best practices, liaising with employees, managers, HR business managers, occupational health team, employee support team, and trade union colleagues. You will work under the direction of the Personnel Adviser and be the primary contact for your designated resource concerning attendance issues.

You will work closely with employee relations colleagues to support absence-related processes.

We seek a highly organized and motivated individual who can make a positive impact. Strong planning, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential, along with the ability to handle multiple systems and analyze data.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Ideally, you will be motivated to deliver high-quality HR services and have experience supporting managers and employees across HR activities, including attendance management, within a fast-paced environment.

A CIPD qualification is desirable, and experience in operational personnel delivery is recognized. Full training and support will be provided.

Application Instructions:

• Review the job profile and explain how your knowledge, skills, and experiences make you suitable for this role.
• Describe your experience with data analysis and reporting, providing examples.
• Explain your understanding of absence management processes with workplace examples.

Note: CVs are not accepted; submit additional supporting documents if needed.

Apply online. All correspondence will be via email.

Legislative and Equality Information:

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. Candidates should disclose employment gaps and provide a foreign police check if applicable.

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and supports the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview. Veterans meeting minimum requirements will also be guaranteed an interview.

Employee Benefits:

• Participation in the local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee discounts, including cinema discounts
• Additional benefits like Cycle to Work, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program