HR Policy Manager OCC590190

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

HR Policy Manager OCC590190

Job details

Salary range: £47,665 - £50,733 per annum - pay award pending

Work location: County Hall, Oxford

Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working

Contract type: Permanent

Advert closing date: Sunday 4 September 2022.

Interview date: To be confirmed. Selection process will consist of a 10-minute presentation, a technical assessment, and a panel interview.

About us

Oxfordshire County Councils vision is to lead positive change by working in partnership to make Oxfordshire a greener, fairer, and healthier county to live and work, with a purpose and commitment to serve our community.

We have a newly created role for an experienced HR professional to join our established HR team to lead, design and manage the Council’s HR policy framework as our HR Policy Manager.

We are shaping our HR service and our organisation to ensure our teams are enabled, supported and rewarded in making an impact on ‘Delivering the Future Together’, our internal programme for change, focussing on our culture, values, and behaviours across the organisation and are looking for likeminded people to join us to achieve our vision.

We are a forward-thinking team who pride ourselves on living and championing our core values, people are kind and caring, we recognise that we are always learning and are mindful to be open to change and to drive that change together, daring to do it differently.

About the role

In this newly created role within the Council, you will report to the Head of HR Business Partnering and Advisory and collaborate with the wider HR and OD teams, our Trade Unions, and our Staff Networks in designing and managing a new HR Policy Framework.

You will be responsible for supporting the design and delivery of a skills development programme to improve the knowledge and build capability and the confidence of our managers whilst ensuring that any legislative changes and policy developments are fully understood and embedded within our HR team and the wider organisation.

This role offers a great opportunity to work in an agile environment with the opportunity to work remotely although you will also need to attend the office for some meetings with stakeholders and also for team meetings or collaborative events. Alternatively, for those who prefer, access to an office will be available as required.

About you

You will be:

• MCIPD/Level 7 qualified with relevant experience in designing and writing clear HR policies that provide a solid framework within a fast-paced environment. Confident working with trade unions, staff networks and other HR & OD colleagues to design and deliver user-friendly policies that are modern and represent best practice in line with ACAS standards. Continually developing current knowledge of HR legislation and best practice to ensure we are a leading employer, and you can be a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels, developing internal and external relationships and networks. Confident working with colleagues to support the design and delivery of a comprehensive People Management Development Programme to bring about consistent and informed practice across the organisation. Experience within Local Government would be helpful but not essential.

Rewards and benefits

• Holidays from 29 days + bank holidays each year. Flexible working arrangements. Family friendly schemes to help balance family commitments including generous maternity, paternity and support for carers. Good career opportunities. Excellent pension scheme, with employer contributions of up to 20 per cent of salary. Various cycling options including a tax-saving bike purchase scheme. Staff Discount Scheme for a range of retailers; holidays; insurance; eating out; health and leisure activities. Discounts on rail and bus travel. A range of Continuing professional development opportunities. Coaching, workshops, mentoring, shadowing, and support from social groups.

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria

Application Procedure

Please apply online by the closing date of 11:55pm Sunday 4 September 2022.

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Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Our Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Guaranteed interviews

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

We are open to discussions about flexible working.

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