HR Advisor

Overview

We are looking for two new HR Advisors to join our team and help deliver a fantastic HR service to our managers and the wider organisation. One role will be to support our Cleansing Services Team at our Manston Road depot and the other will support the rest of the council. Although not essential we would welcome applications with experience in working with a manual workforce or in the public sector (depending on the role you are applying for). We are looking for individuals with some experience in HR advising, reducing sickness absence levels, building relationships quickly and who can handle a busy workload in an ever changing environment. If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you. Please clearly confirm on your application form which support area you are applying for or your preference if you would consider either.

The role & our team

The role of our HR Advisors is varied and fast paced which requires an adaptable person who can support managers on all aspects of employee relations matters whilst offering pragmatic advice and solutions tailored to the business needs of each department. The council operates a wide range of services and our managers all have different challenges and priorities, which keeps the role interesting!

We are looking for individuals who are assertive and able to influence and make a difference. We encourage a coaching approach with our managers and colleagues to help empower them to make decisions and to increase their confidence and effectiveness to deal with tricky situations. In addition we look to share helpful resources and practical solutions through the use of research, management tools and people data.

A typical day could be a mix of virtual meetings, or onsite at the main council offices and/or satellite sites, phone calls, catching up with the team and emailing advice and support materials, so the ability to build rapport across all these channels is paramount. There will also be opportunities for you to support with policy and procedure writing, as well as the chance to get involved in other exciting people projects. Collaborating and sharing ideas is at the core of how we continue to deliver our key service. As a small team, the importance of supporting one another with work challenges, using your experience to offer guidance and getting together for CPD sessions and team meetings is how we keep evolving. There\’\’s so much to get involved in, to learn and grow your talent and expertise. We\’\’re proud to work within a great nurturing environment that supports your learning and development. Flexibility is something we really value as an organisation to help accommodate our employees as much as we can. The team enjoy the benefits of hybrid working.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in HR or relevant subject or relevant experience in a similar role
• An awareness of employment law and other relevant legislation
• Possess an understanding of business and HR processes, systems and tools.
• Be able to offer practical, business focused, pragmatic advice.
• Have a strong and flexible communicative style with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Have the ability to articulate clearly to provide managers with potential solutions.
• Possess a strong level of prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Be confident in building relationships quickly in a virtual environment or when physically distanced.
• Have some experience of advising managers at initial stages
• Have experience of working within a team environment and/or autonomously.
• Be competent in the use of an array of computer systems such as; Google G-Suite, Microsoft, HR systems.

If you have what we\’\’re looking for and this sounds like a great opportunity for you, we\’\’d love you to join us!

Equalities

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to manage your work/life balance.
• Remote/hybrid working as appropriate to the role.
• 22 days annual leave plus 3 concessionary days over Christmas, rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years\\\’ service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• Reduced cost leisure membership, including Theatre tickets and sporting activities.
• An extensive Employee Wellbeing package.
• A Discount Club. You can save money or earn cashback in a variety of ways including in restaurants and high street shops, when booking holidays or visiting the cinema.

Selection Process

Should you be successfully shortlisted, the selection process will consist of a competency based interview. Interview date: Wednesday 17th September

For more information about this post please contact Sarah Flack – Employee Relations Lead on 07778 226585.

Thanet is a great place to live and work… Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK\’\’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too. All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.