Warwickshire County Council is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity within our Workforce Service function. Following a recent restructuring, we are seeking a dynamic and influential leader to join us as the Head of Operational HR., As the Head of Operational HR, you will report directly to the Director of Workforce and Local Services. You will lead a large team of HR, Payroll, and Health and Safety professionals, providing services to both the Council and a range of traded clients. A commercial mindset is essential for this role.,

• Lead and inspire a team of HR, Payroll, and Health and Safety professionals.
• Oversee three Service Managers, each focusing on Resourcing, Employee Relations & Health and Safety, and Pay & Systems.
• Drive service improvement across all areas of responsibility.
• Contribute to the overall HR strategy of the Council.
  
  We are looking for a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in:
• Optimising HR systems
• Recruiting senior leaders
• Managing complex employee relations matters
You will support your team in achieving positive outcomes and be a key contributor to the Council's HR strategy.,
• FCIPD with significant senior-level experience in a local authority or similar setting.
• Strong leadership and management skills, including matrix management.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing complex workforce transformation programmes.
• Experience in designing and delivering innovative people solutions.
• Extensive experience in managing relationships with internal and external customers.
• In-depth knowledge of HR legislation and policy.
• Successful track record in leading change programmes.
• Experience in commissioning, procurement, and contract management.
  
  Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them! At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund' The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, access to a car lease scheme and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.