Human Resources Manager

Job Ref HRM0206 Location: Hertford/Remote Working Function HR and OD Salary £45,202 - £49,250 including local weighting Status Full Time Type Permanent Hours 37

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HR Manager
Hertford, Hertfordshire (with hybrid working)

About Us

East Herts District Council supports a population of around 150,000 people across 480 square miles on the east of Hertfordshire.

We’re a small council with big ambitions, and we strive to provide the businesses and residents of East Hertfordshire with a prosperous and sustainable future, with communities at the heart of all our work.

We are now looking for a HR Manager to join our HR Team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of £45,202 - £49,250 per annum, depending on experience

• A stimulating and supportive work environment
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
• Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts
• Employee well-being programme
• Local Government pension scheme

- 25 - 28 days’ annual leave, rising to 33 days with 5 years' local government service

• A range of discounts including high street retailers and local leisure centres
• A professional environment where your career path really matters and your development is supported by the organisation

This is an exceptional opportunity for a CIPD qualified and experienced HR professional with a track record of handling employee relations to make a difference within our council.

We need your expertise and passion for HR to improve our services, enhance our impact and make a positive difference to the lives of the residents and communities we serve.

In return for your hard work, you can rest assured that your professional growth and work/life balance is our top priority. You’ll be rewarded with an outstanding array of benefits that include flexible working options, wellbeing programmes, fantastic discounts as well as dedicated career development schemes. Interested? Read on and apply today!

The Role

As our HR Manager, you will oversee all aspects of our HR related activities, ensuring the delivery of an effective and comprehensive service.

Managing the HR Team, you’ll oversee administration, recruitment, employee relations, learning and development and organisational interventions for the council.

Developing and supporting your teams, you’ll manage the implementation of appropriate HR support, policies and procedures and ensure project and case work is carried out to the highest possible standards.

You’ll establish a compelling employer brand, delivering digital streamlined recruitment processes to provide the best possible experience for applicants and managers.

Additionally, you will:

• Provide advice and guidance to managers
• Commission learning and development interventions
• Manage service budgets using budget management tools

About You

To be considered as our HR Manager, you will need:

• Experience as a HR Officer
• Experience of handling disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence cases and restructuring and redundancies
• Experience of using a HR and Payroll System
• Experience of developing HR policies, procedures and practices
• Experience of identifying gaps in training and creating learning and development plans
• An up-to-date knowledge of employment law and effective HR Practice
• The ability to manage a team to meet objectives and standards
• A full CIPD qualification

The closing date for this role is the 19th June 2023.

Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd July 2023.

Other organisations may call this role Human Resources Manager, HR Services Manager, EDI & HR Manager, Employee Relations Manager, Senior HR Advisor, or HR & Employment Manager.

Webrecruit and East Herts District Council are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to embark on the next phase in your career in this pivotal role as a HR Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.