Principal HR Officer

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Gelligaer; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking an experienced Principal HR Officer to join the People Services Business Partner team. You will provide expert guidance on complex employee relations, attendance, recruitment, restructures and terms and conditions of employment, while helping shape HR policies and delivering training.

You will analyse workforce data to support strategic decisions and contribute to the Council's transformation agenda, working closely with HR Managers to ensure a

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, practices and employment law.
• Experience of working in a HR service.
• Proven ability to manage complex HR cases and advise senior managers.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• A Level 7 Certificate in Human Resource Management or equivalent Level 7 qualification and Associate Membership of the CIPD

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations issues, attendance management, recruitment and selection, restructures, and terms and conditions of employment.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures, deliver HR training, and analyse workforce data to support decision-making.
• Support the Council's transformation agenda and work with HR Managers to deliver a responsive HR service.
• Provide professional advice, guidance and support to managers and employees on all HR matters.

Skills

HR policies

Employment law

Complex HR cases

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Level 7 HR qualification or equivalent

CIPD Associate membership

Job description

We are looking for one experienced Principal HR Officer to join our People Services Business Partner team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a high quality and professional HR service across the organisation, supporting managers and employees on a wide range of people-related matters. As a key member of the HR team, you will provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations issues, attendance management, recruitment and selection, restructures, and terms and conditions of employment. You will also play a pivotal role in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, delivering HR training, and analysing workforce data to support strategic decision-making. The postholder will support and contribute to the Council's transformation agenda and work closely with HR Managers to deliver a responsive and effective HR service, providing professional advice, guidance and support to managers and employees on all HR matters. For the role, we ask that you have

• A Level 7 Certificate in Human Resource Management or equivalent Level 7 qualification (or Equivalent) and Associate Membership of the CIPD
• Strong working knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employment law.
• Experience of working in a HR service.
• Proven ability to manage complex HR cases and advise senior managers.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
  We pay an attractive salary of £44,253 - £47,665 and offer access to training and development opportunities., We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.