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Your new organisation
Southend-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 work 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 innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life 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 role
We are looking for an experienced HR Consultant to join the Resource, Pay & Conditions Team on a part-time (24 hours) and temporary basis (until 27 June 2025 with the possibility of being extended). As an HR consultant, you will support in the provision of a high-quality and efficient Resourcing, Pay & Conditions service to all departments within the Council and external customers who contract for the service. You will work collaboratively within a supportive team environment covering all aspects of recruitment, pay & conditions.
This role offers flexible working, which includes: - Part-time working hours (up to 24 hours, work pattern and days negotiable) to suit a work-life balance and a blended approach to working from home and office based once a week and as and when required for meetings etc.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you should have a generalist HR background with preferred specialist knowledge of recruitment, pay & conditions. Strong knowledge 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 need to do now
If 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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