Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values ( Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising ), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
We are on the hunt for a strategic and ambitious Head of Human Resources to lead our HR team into an exciting future, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the workforce of tomorrow. There has never been a more exciting time to join us as we start work on implementing our new where you will be at the forefront of shaping our council’s future, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain the best talent and having a lasting legacy on HDC!
About the role
As HR lead for the Council, you will be responsible for leading, innovating and delivering both an operational and strategic HR and Payroll Service to the organisation.
This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and drive strategic HR initiatives that support our workforce and community. You will lead a dedicated team, overseeing key HR services and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
With a focus on modernisation and transformation, your expertise will guide the council through complex organisational changes, ensuring alignment with our values. You will be involved in the operational delivery, as well as strategic thinking around workforce and will be comfortable at engaging with colleagues across the organisation to understand issues and challenges and help resolve these.
You will be able to pick things up quickly, work autonomously, and above all, bring in a ‘can-do’ attitude with new thoughts and a fresh perspective. The HR service is well respected, but you have the opportunity to build and develop on what’s already in place. Your strategic vision will be instrumental in empowering our staff and enhancing our services to the public.
About you
As a strong HR professional, experienced in operating at senior level; you’ll be confident at advising and influencing all levels of the organisation and operating as the lead expert on HR matters. You’ll be an experienced people manager, who can coach, develop and mobilise a team to deliver multiple and often high-profile initiatives such as our new Workforce Strategy.
You’ll have a flexible approach, will be able to balance multiple priorities and understands the importance of working collaboratively. A strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into action, you’ll have a strong generalist HR Background, but will have gained experience in cultural and organisational change; and an understanding of employee relations; reward and employee engagement.
If you are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for people and a track record of transformative HR practices, we invite you to apply and help us drive success through our most valuable asset: our people.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
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