Assistant HR Business Partner

To provide HR support and assistance to the HR Operations team and give advice and guidance to managers and staff. In doing so the role holder will build and develop effective working relationships with managers which will allow the role holder to have an impact in influencing and supporting managers to achieve their local and the corporate objectives.

In consultation with the HRBP, provide managers and staff with appropriate advice and guidance on Council policies, terms and conditions of employment and other HR related issues in accordance with employment legislation.

Support, coach, challenge and empower Directorate line managers in managing people issues (e.g. Disciplinary, Grievance etc.)

Dealing with local trade union (TU) representatives in relation to individual cases or local collective issues; Build and maintain relationships with line managers, employees and TU representatives across the Directorate(s) to ensure positive interactions and speedy resolution of any issues that arise

Responsible for screening all vacancies, identifying potential redeployment opportunities for employees on the redeployment register and assist in matching them to suitable alternative jobs across the Council.

Undertake effective Job Evaluations, drawing on benchmarking data and ensuring a fair, consistent and objective assessment, The role is Hybrid. Successful candidates must be in the office every Wednesday and be available to attend the office on an ad-hoc basis. They must have flexibility to be onsite as and when required for face-to-face meetings.

We need candidates with strong ability and experience in managing all ER complex casework and Change programmes, such as restructures and Tupe programmes and experience with union engagement., Experience managing restructures, complex casework and TUPE is essential.

Experience of dealing with customer complaint including verbal and written responses is essential.

Experience of working in a HR department in a customer focused organisation, proactively facilitating and leading change is essential.

Experience of working successfully with Senior Managers on complex HR issues is essential., CIPD qualified or working towards this with experience of working effectively in a complex organisation is essential.