HR Consultant - Part time

HR Consultant - Part time

Your new organisation
Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the Southend 2050 ambition and make lives better for the people of Southend. Southend itself is a vibrant place to live and work, offering coastal living alongside excellent and fast transport links into London.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from regulatory services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, social services, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.


Your new role
We are looking for a HR practitioner with experience or interest in the Pay, Reward & Employee Benefits field to join our small friendly Pay & Reward team. The post is offered on a part time (18.5 hours - flexible) and permanent basis and on a hybrid working pattern (predominantly working from home).

Your specialist key responsibilities will include:-

* Taking the lead supporting role in either Job Evaluation or Employee Benefits
* Contributing to the Pay & Reward agenda
* Providing expert advice to HR colleagues, partners and customers including managers of all levels
* Undertaking research and analysis to provide insight and inform the work of the team
* Contributing to the work of the wider HR Services team on specific projects as needed.
* The Job Evaluation lead will manage the HR Officer (Pay & Reward)

To request a copy of the full job description, please contact Uzo Nebechi via email [mailto:]


What you'll need to succeed
For this role you should be an experienced HR professional. Ideally you will have detailed working knowledge of relevant practices, policies, and procedures, including job evaluation and employee benefits. However, a generalist HR background and an interest to develop in this area will also be considered. Knowledge of local government policies, procedures, and conditions of service would be beneficial.

You should have or be working towards a CIPD qualification or have equivalent in-depth HR knowledge and experience. You will need to demonstrate and work to the Council's Values and Behaviours.


What you'll get in return
If you join the Council, you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working (with a blended approach to office and home working), salary sacrifice schemes, 24 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and excellent training and development opportunities. A full list of benefits provided by Southend-on-Sea City Council can be found on the Jobs at the council web page under the "Why Work for us Tab".


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. They welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

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