Our local authority client based in Surrey are urgently seeking an experienced HR & OD Manager.

*£25.93 an hour PAYE

*Hybrid working - 3 days in the office

Purpose

1. To assist the Corporate Head of Communications, HR &OD in the provision of an effective HR service to the authority and deputise in their absence

2. To provide expert HR advice on a range of more complex HR matters

3. To effectively manage HR Business Partners to enable the efficient, professional, compliant delivery of HR services to the Council including case management, employee relations, workforce planning, learning and development and performance management.

4. To proactively assist managers in a group of service areas to achieve their service objectives through the provision of expert HR advice and assistance

5. To act as lead officer on corporate training and development

6. To act for HR as lead officer for safeguarding

7. Work flexibly with other HR staff to ensure an effective HR service is provided to the organisation

Essential Qualifications

* Associate Diploma in HR or equivalent (at least Level 5)

Essential Working Experience and Knowledge

Substantial knowledge of employment law and significant experience in providing a comprehensive HR service to line managers covering areas such as:

* Advising on disciplinaries, capability, grievance and sickness cases

* Advising managers on organisational reviews and organisational change issues

* TUPE

* Law around recruitment and equalities

* Good practical experience of acting as a change agent, particularly over contentious issues

* Substantial experience of identifying effective solutions to a range of people management problems

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful