Human Resource Management jobs in United Kingdom

Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford‑on‑Avon is one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford‑on‑Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit.

At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high‑quality services.

• A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (pro‑rata for part time posts)
• Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role)
• Flexi‑time scheme for a better work‑life balance.

• Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses.
• Eye test voucher scheme.
• Everyone Active Gym Membership discount.

• Training and Development opportunities.
• Payment of one professional subscription fee.

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future.
• Access to free will writing services.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
• Free town centre parking.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic HR professional to join our small Human Resources Team to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a generalist HR role, supporting the HR Managers, as well as providing support and guidance to our HR Support Team. You will already have gained some great work experience in Human Resources and will be keen to challenge yourself further in a new environment.

• Advising and coaching managers through HR processes.
• Supporting managers in formal HR process meetings.
• Assisting in the management of sickness absence and occupational health.

• Experience of working in a busy HR team.
• Good working knowledge of key HR processes and best practice.
• The ability to quickly build great working relationships with managers, staff and Unison.