Senior Human Resources Officer

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council seeks a forward thinking HR professional to join our People Services team, delivering expert generalist HR support and leading changes to achieve council objectives. You will advise on complex issues, interpret employment law, and promote equality and inclusion across the workforce.

The role offers blended working (home and office at County Hall Beverley) with occasional travel to sites across the East Riding.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in HR or related field.
• Broad HR experience in a large, unionised organisation.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert generalist HR support to senior leaders and managers.
• Deliver interventions to support organisational change including restructures and TUPE transfers.
• Advise on redundancy, disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance issues.

Skills

Influencing

Communication

Problem-solving

HR policy knowledge

Employment legislation

Education

Degree in HR/related field

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a forward thinking HR professional to join our progressive People Services team and play a key role in delivering the Council’s People Strategy.

In this role, you will work closely with senior leaders and managers providing expert generalist HR support and delivering critical interventions that help them to achieve their objectives. You will support organisational change, including restructures and TUPE transfers, and provide advice on complex HR issues such as redundancy, disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance management. You will interpret employment legislation, policies and procedures and implement practical solutions, while promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across the workforce. Working with key stakeholders to make continuous improvement and efficiencies within People Services and across the Council will also be a key part of your role.

You will hold a relevant professional qualification at degree level and/or have demonstrable experience at a comparable level within a related professional field of expertise. You will have broad-based HR experience in a large, unionised organisation, along with strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice. Excellent influencing, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is a proven track record of making a positive difference in HR delivery.

In return we can offer you an interesting and rewarding place to work and develop your career, in a supportive and respected team.

Blended working is available with a mix of working from home and within the office, which is located at County Hall Beverley. The role also involves ad hoc travel to various sites across the East Riding.

For full details of the requirements of the position please refer to the job outline and specification.

The Council offers many remote working opportunities as part of our commitment to providing flexibility wherever possible for our employees.

Internal Candidates

If you are a current East Riding of Yorkshire Council employee, you cannot use your East Riding email account to login and apply for jobs online. To submit an application, you must create an account or sign in using a personal email address.

Applying for the role

Apply by completing the online application form. Ensure the application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria from the employee specification. CV's will not be accepted for this vacancy.

Travel

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required, applicants must be able to transport themselves.

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