Seven Resourcing are looking for a HR officer on an interim basis with Somerset Council on an interim basis initially for 6 months.

37 Hours Per Week

£18.06 Per Hour (PAYE) or £23.60 Per Hour (Umbrella)

Somerset Council supports Hybrid working, for this role there will be a requirement to work in County Hall Taunton on a regular basis and to travel around Somerset.

The Job-

Provide professional advice, guidance, and support to managers, headteachers and governors across the Council on a wide range of employment and related issues.

Deliver options, progress, and solutions on a range of casework including (but not exhaustive) recruitment, performance, investigations, disciplinary, grievances and interpretation of terms and conditions of service.

Work closely with managers, headteachers and governors on resolving key business and people led problems and issues by putting forward and considering a range of innovative solutions which meet business requirements whilst complying with policy, employment law and statutory regulations.

Support and guide service managers in dealing with investigations and disciplinary and other conduct matters to support and protect the interests of the business and to ensure due process and fairness.

Support Senior HR Advisors and other managers in conducting employee relations, consultations and collective bargaining with employees and trade union/professional body representatives.

Challenge existing practices and thinking and influence local service managers on matters concerning people management whilst recognising the requirements of corporate policy and practice and the Council's new operating model.

Applicant Requirements-

The HR Officer must have:

Sustained experience in an Employee Relations operational HR role within a large organisation with a diverse workforce.

Proven experience in managing and advising on complex cases including, but not exclusive to sickness, disciplinary, grievance and equalities issues. And supporting at Hearings and Appeals as required.

In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and recognised 'best' HR practice.

Be able to effectively communicate on complex issues at all levels in an appropriate and concise manner, both orally and in writing.

Relevant degree/ professional qualification or experience Self-motivation, be self-reliant and able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.