We’re LWMTS, a company wholly owned by Lichfield District Council. A local authority in the Heart of England that provides local services to over 100,000 residents. Our District is a beautiful place to live and work, with its historic city centre which has the impressive Lichfield Cathedral and is the birthplace of Samuel Johnson. Our organisation is ambitious, innovative, and highly driven to be the best in all that we do. We want to further this growth potential in all key areas of the business by hiring great people. In return, we can build stronger foundations, provide quality services, and help support our company objectives longer term. THE ROLE We’re looking for an experienced HR professional to join a busy team that combines LWMTS and Lichfield District Council’s workforce. You will be responsible for providing a wide range of services to managers on all employee experience related matters including organisational change, resourcing, management of attendance, performance management, employee relations issues and general HR management interventions, to deliver business objectives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide clear and effective advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of projects such as case work, policy, procedures and change management. Plan, establish and maintain effective working arrangements with Trade Unions and other external stakeholders and partners. Ensure employee relations matters, HR plans and interventions deliver positive outcomes and collective discussions are undertaken in an effective and efficient manner. Support the HR Director in compiling reports for various boards and the leadership team. Coach and mentor managers to improve individual and organisational performance. To support the HR Director by leading and project managing corporate initiatives, demonstrating a pragmatic and commercial focus to the delivery of projects. Support the development and delivery of the HR service, ensuring a customer focussed, proactive and effective and efficient service is delivered. Conduct job evaluations and keep accurate records. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Graduate CIPD or other equivalent level qualification and significant experience in HR in complex organisations. Significant knowledge of employment legislation and its application. Experience of working with managers to develop and deliver pragmatic solutions and advice to complex workforce issues and problems. An ability to negotiate and influence others and build effective relationships with a range partners. Experience of working with trade unions. SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS Ability to prioritise and manage a demanding workload and work under pressure and meet deadlines. Demonstrate a commercial approach. High levels of IT literacy in Microsoft Office. Be highly motivated and be a confident self-starter. Demonstrate a high level of operational, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with managers and employees at all levels. High level of attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. Team player. Able to deal sensitively with confidential issues. You will also benefit from a fantastic salary package including Private Health Care, 5% Pension contribution, Free parking, Hybrid working, lovely, refurbished offices in a central location. Plus, more Be part of our growing team and amazing culture. NOTE: All offers of employment are conditional offer subject to satisfactory clearances which include: Two satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of employment. Evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom; and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if applicable. WHAT NEXT? To be considered for this exciting new opportunity, please send your CV and Supporting statement to Hannah.foxlwmts.co.uk. If you need any support with completing your application, or any part of the recruitment process, please contact hannah.foxlwmts.co.uk so that we can discuss reasonable adjustments. We look forward to hearing from you.