Relief HR Business Partner

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Barry seeks a part-time HR advisor to provide support on employee relations issues. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, public sector experience, and the ability to manage complex situations. The role includes dealing with restructures, grievance matters, and supporting managers across the council. Pay is between £40,476 and £44,711 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Trade Unions.
• Ability to think outside the box to deliver workable solutions.
• Experience in dealing with complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Deal with restructures, complex discipline, grievance, and attendance matters.
• Assist in Council initiatives and objectives as outlined in the corporate plan.
• Provide support to Managers and Staff on employee relations issues.

Skills

excellent communication skills

good time management

resourcefulness

multi-tasking

experience in public sector

Job description

About us

Working in a busy, supportive and proactive team providing advice and support to Managers, Head Teachers and Staff on all employee relations issues working across all areas of the Council including Schools.

• Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud: Proud to the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: Grade 9, SCP 31 - 35, £40,476 - £44,711(Pro Rata), £20.98 - £23.17ph

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 0 hours, Mon- Fri, 52 Weeks, Part-Time

Main Place of Work: Civic Offices - Barry

Description: Working as part of a small close team you will be dealing with restructures, complex discipline, grievance and attendance matters where good judgement and knowledge of employment law is essential, in addition to becoming involved in Council initiatives and objectives as outlined in the corporate plan. Whilst you will have discrete service areas of responsibility you will be expected to assist other colleagues as and when required.

About you

You will need:

• excellent communication skills
• good time management
• be resourceful and think outside the box to assist in delivering workable solutions to sometimes complex situations whilst bearing in mind potential repercussions on other parts of the organisation
• ability to multi task and work flexibly is essential as is working to tight deadlines
• you will have experience of working in the public sector and dealing with Trade Unions.

Additional information

• DBS Check Required: None
• For Further Information, contact: Janice Ballantine [e-mail]

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.