Senior HR Advisor

Senior HR Advisor - Maldon District Council – CM9 5DL

2 Months Contract
37 Hours Per week
Hybrid – 2 days in Office

I am currently representing Maldon District Council are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 2 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for Senior HR Advisor at Council Offices, Princes Rd, Maldon CM9 5DL

Maldon District Council are facing a busy time and require additional support in their small and friendly HR department.

Key Accountabilities:

Provide expert, first-line HR advice and demonstrable experience in supporting or managing a range of employee relations cases (e.g., disciplinaries, grievances, absence, conduct), via thorough Policy application and promotion of consistency and fairness

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to build credibility and trust at all organisational levels

Proficient in using data to maintain records on staff records

Confident when dealing with all levels of stakeholders in the Council

Understanding of change management within a HR setting

Provide advice and guidance on recruitment and selection, assisting colleagues and Line Managers to ensure this is delivered within the standards required

Familiar with Safeguarding and the DBS process for current and prospective employees (ideal)

Support strategic HR initiatives and business projects, including organisational change Contribute proactively to continuous improvement of HR systems and processes to enhance efficiency and the overall employee experience

Build trusted, professional working relationships across the business through confident and supportive communication

Requirements :

The post holder will ideally be CIPD qualified at Level 5 (or working towards) and have public sector work experience

Familiar with Employment legislation and dealing with complex casework

Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice