Senior HR Business Partner / Career Grade HR Business Partner 23 views

Job Description

You will assist in all aspects of the work of the Policy Team including the creation and production of the HR policies and procedures for the Council, and provide an effective and professional HR Management Service, communicating with a wide range of people, including trade union representatives, Council managers and employees.

This two-step Career Grade scheme offers excellent prospects for career development, and a pathway for applicants already with a background in a HR role to progress their skills, knowledge, and experience.  At the HR Business Partner level, the post is offered at a Grade H, with the expectation and willingness to become a fully qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) within a defined timescale to progress to the HR Business Partner level (Grade I).

The successful candidate would be appointed at a grade commensurate with their experience.

Progression through the Career Grade is dependent upon achieving and demonstrating both professional development (qualifications) and personal competency in the role as set out in the Job Description and Person Specification.

About You

You should have experience of working in a customer focused environment.  Your communication skills, both written and verbal, will be of a high standard alongside team working skills.  You must have a high level of digital confidence and be adept in the use of ICT resources and programmes along with the ability to understand and manage data.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days per year after 5 years’ service, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave schemes.
• Excellent local government pension scheme.
• Where appropriate, access to free eye tests and contribution towards spectacles
• Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services
• A combination of office based and agile working depending on operational requirements.

Job Requirements

Grade H

• Level 2, or equivalent, in English and Maths
• NVQ Level 5 in relevant subject, e.g. HR Consultant Partner (Level 5) Qualification or equivalent experience
• A good understanding of employment legislation and its application in the workplace

Grade I

• CIPD qualification (MCIPD or above)
• Up-to-date professional knowledge of employment legislation, Codes of Practice and their application in the workplace and developments in employment law
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Pay and Conditions of Services for Local Government employees

How To Apply

Please apply via our website.