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Job Number HCC26623 Location Stevenage Directorate Resources Salary Range £35,745 progressing to £39,186 Contract Type Permanent Full Time/Part Time Full Time Closing date 22-Nov-2024
Job Title: HR Officer - Employment Law and Policy Team
Starting Salary: £35,745 progressing to £39,186
Hours: 37.0
Location: Stevenage
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Resources
About the team
Our HR Department is seeking an HR Officer to join our Employment Law and Policy Team. This team serves as the employment law and policy expert for HR colleagues and services, addressing areas such as employee relations, union engagement, change processes, and organisational development aspects of change management.
About the role
As an HR Officer in our Employment Law and Policy Team, you will provide expert advice and support on employment law and policy matters to HR colleagues and various services within the council. You will be responsible for:
1. Developing, implementing, and maintaining policies that comply with current employment law and best practice.
2. Updating these policies in response to legislative changes identified through horizon scanning.
3. Providing employment law updates to the HR team through regular communications and presentations.
4. Ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all relevant administrative tasks.
5. Providing data and analysis for queries and information access requests.
6. Supporting the team in union engagement through meetings and ongoing communication.
About you
* Proven experience in Human Resources.
* Meticulous attention to detail in creating and reviewing documents.
* In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels.
* Confident in providing advice to managers, with the ability to influence and challenge when necessary.
* Proficient in IT, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
* Ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality.
* CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
* Previous experience in policy writing.
* Strong presentation skills with experience in delivering training.
* Previous experience in managing employee relations cases.
* Familiarity with working with trade unions.
* Understanding of local government terms and conditions.
This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP10 job profile. Please locate this via:
Interview Dates: 5th & 6th December 2024
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps) and any training/qualifications. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Additional information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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