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HR Officer – Employee Relations

Taunton

Contract
£20.31 per hour

Our client is looking for an experienced HR Officer – Employee Relations.

The HR Officer needs to build capacity within the HR Advisory Service and require an experienced HR Officer to undertake casework over the next few months. Who can act as a trusted advisor and demonstrate a track record of delivering effective HR operational practice

The HR Officer must be experienced in managing HR Casework and be able to hit the ground running with a varied caseload which may include sickness, grievances and disciplinaries. They will be required to advise on Somerset Council policies alongside protected arrangements under TUPE Regulations. The Officer will provide advisory support to Managers and will also be required to engage with employees and Trade Unions.

The HR Officer must have:

Proven 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. 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.

Somerset Council supports Hybrid working, Requirement to work in County Hall, Taunton minimum 2 days per week and to travel around Somerset - Access to personal vehicle desirable

***Candidate must have proven experience and knowledge in high level, complex - disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence and capability cases. As a result of HR Advisory’s current work priorities, we are not looking for candidates with recruitment, onboarding experience, or HR Admin**

PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer