Job Description

Role Purpose

• To lead the development and implementation of the overall HR Strategy for the council, which is fully aligned to the overall business plan and which delivers against the annual key performance indicators.
• To lead the HR team across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring that they deliver the highest levels of service to the business across all aspects of HR

Responsibilities

• Working with the Executive team, use key data and business plans to design and implement HR strategy for the Council
• Lead and develop the team within the HR function ensuring they reach their full potential
• Support the Council's transformation change programme, including oversight across all operating model and organisational structure changes ensuring that the appropriate level of consultation is in place and that risks are managed effectively
• Working with the Transformational change team to ensure that the cost savings are accurate and are delivered
• Enforce best practice across aspects of HR within the team and into the business, with constructive challenge where required
• In conjunction with the HR Business Partners work closely with the Executive Team and Senior Leadership team to drive the people agenda and influence them on the best course of action
• Oversee the development and implementation of effective HR procedures/policies to support the delivery of the business strategy and ensure legal compliance.
• Accountable for ensuring effective employee relations are maintained through effective management of employee relations matters, including complex case work and organisational change activity
• Keep all employees informed of key organisational issues in liaison with the internal communications lead
• Oversee the learning and development function, ensuring that the services provided meet the current and future demands of the business
• Ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded and promoted across all HR activities
• Provide regular reporting and insight against the HR Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), providing recommendations to address gaps where need

Requirements

• Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of CPD
• Recognised Management qualification
• Senior level experience within HR in a generalist role, working into Director level
• Experience of managing effective transformational change and delivering the benefits
• Experience of leading and managing teams
• Experience of creating and implementing people strategies and managing budgets aligned to them

Skills Required