HR Officer (Hybrid) x 2 United Kingdom
Job description
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces, and diverse communities all help make it a wonderful place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future.
We know that we cannot achieve our goals without the support of our people and are therefore committed to investing in and empowering our team. We believe in collaboration, sharing knowledge, skills and experience across the team to achieve our goals. We strive for excellence and aren’t afraid to fail in pursuit of continuous improvement and innovation.
About the Directorate
In the Strategy and Resources Directorate we know that we cannot achieve our goals without the support of our people and are therefore committed to investing in and empowering our team. We believe in collaboration, sharing knowledge, skills and experience across the team to achieve our goals. We strive for excellence and aren’t afraid to fail in pursuit of continuous improvement and innovation. “This means that there will be plenty of opportunity for you to develop and grow with us as we transform into the industry leading team we strive to be.
About the role
You will support the HR Business Partner and HR Advisor, by providing Human Resources (HR) Advisory support to an assigned service area and across the Council where necessary, responding to day-to-day HR terms, conditions, and process queries as well as supporting on organisational change activity including TUPE.
You’ll provide first line advice covering employee relations, including attendance management, grievance, performance management, conduct, as well as service transformation activity.
You’ll establish and develop a positive customer-focused relationship with the managers within the assigned portfolio, supporting the HR Business Partner in the identification and delivery of service priorities and initiatives.
About you
You must be educated to Degree level. CIPD qualification, or studying towards one, is desirable.
You must have experience working in HR in a generalist capacity, assisting with change initiatives and a reasonable knowledge of the principles of employment law. The ability to work to deadlines is a must. Experience of giving basic advice on attendance management, grievance, performance management, and conduct is desirable.
You should have the ability to form good working relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of audience, and be proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and HR information systems.
- 30 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Work-life balance options may include flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme , which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents - https ://www.lgpsmember.org/your-pension/the-essentials
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs
How to apply
Read through the job description and person specification and complete the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please email Julia Duncan, HR Business Partner – Human Resources at: [email protected]
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
