Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Assistant HR Business Partner – Human Resources on a 3 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension.

Hybrid working 2 days per week required in the office one of the days is a Wednesday also please note you will be required to come in for meetings as and when required.

Role:

To provide HR support and assistance to the HR Operations team and give advice and guidance to managers and staff. In doing so the role holder will build and develop effective working relationships with managers which will allow the role holder to have an impact in influencing and supporting managers to achieve their local and the corporate objectives.

Accountabilities:

? In consultation with the HRBP, provide managers and staff with appropriate advice and guidance on Council policies, terms and conditions of employment and other HR related issues in accordance with employment legislation.
? Support, coach, challenge and empower Directorate line managers in managing people issues(e.g. Disciplinary, Grievance etc.)
? Dealing with local trade union (TU) representatives in relation to individual cases or local collective issues; Build and maintain relationships with line managers, employees and TU representatives across the Directorate(s) to ensure positive interactions and speedy resolution of any issues that arise
? Responsible for screening all vacancies, identifying potential redeployment opportunities for employees on the redeployment register and assist in matching them to suitable alternative jobs across the Council.
? Undertake effective Job Evaluations, drawing on benchmarking data and ensuring a fair, consistent and objective assessment
? Ensures senior Directorate stakeholders receive insight from their people data (e.g. sickness reporting, grievance numbers etc.) To update the casework database (paper-based and electronic)in an accurate and timely fashion and provide essential HR data for monitoring purposes as required.
? Finds solutions to problems relating to strategic, policy or legal constraints or requirements2
? Understands local issues in the Directorates and takes action based on the implications from a HR perspective
? Ensures that relevant work is passed to the appropriate point in HR as required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications:

1. CIPD qualified, or working towards this with experience of working effectively in a complex organisation.

2. A proven track record of providing clear, balanced advice and guidance on HR issues

3. Experience of working successfully with Senior Managers on complex HR issues 4. Experience of working in a HR department in a customer focused organisation, proactively facilitating and leading change

Knowledge and Experience:

5. Significant experience of casework management; disciplinary, grievance, attendance and well-being, conduct and performance

6. Up-to-date employment law knowledge, practical application on case management and ability to apply and implement process and policy change

7. Strong verbal and written communication skills

8. Solid understanding and experience in applying employee relations and employment practices in order to manage employee issues.

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