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Your new organisationSouthend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive worklife balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in several exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.Your new roleWe are looking for an experienced HR Consultant to join the Advisory and Wellbeing Team on a full-time and fixed term contract basis (6 months). The Advisory and Wellbeing Team is passionate and ambitious team supporting the transformation of Southend and is an integral function within Southend City Council. The team is part of a wider, larger, more experienced and supportive HR service. They support organisational/transformational change, case management and support in day-to-day-operational matters, providing solid operational advice and support across the council.
As a HR consultant, you will provide specialist advice, guidance and support to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation on a wide range of employee relations matters to successful resolution. You will be responsible for leading on the management and progression of your individual case work with minimal supervision and escalation, by acting as a subject-matter expert, and working collaboratively. This will require excellent organisational skills and attention to detail and applying HR processes and best practice, as well as providing solutions and making recommendations.
The council is pleased to offer this contract on a hybrid basis with a combination of working from home and the office (40% of your time).What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced HR professional with strong working knowledge of relevant employment law, policies, and procedures that highlight legal risks, including managing complex employee relations cases, TUPE, Redundancy and Restructures, providing options and recommendations. Previous experience of working within a fast-paced HR team that strives to make a difference will be essential. Knowledge of or previous experience of local government policies, procedures, and conditions of service would be beneficial.
To be considered for this role, you should be working towards or have completed year 3 (electives) CIPD or equivalent in-depth knowledge and experience within an HR environment. You will need to demonstrate and work to the Council's Values and Behaviours.What you'll get in returnWhen you join the Council, you can enjoy a range of benefits, including 25 days of annual leave, flexible working, and excellent training and development opportunities. We are committed to supporting you in this varied and challenging role with appropriate training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to. The Council is an equal-opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.
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