Wokingham Borough Council have a fantastic opportunity available, for a highly motivated and experienced HR Business Partner to join our HR and OD team, on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, and play a key role in our HR Services across the council.

Our flexible working scheme means we can consider candidates from all areas of the UK, and we offer an incredible range of additional benefits including 31 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), a fantastic local government pension scheme, a range of employee discounts, salary sacrifice car scheme, cycle to work scheme and much more.

This role is to support on a large number of projects that the Council is working on across all Directorates therefore resilience is key as from time to time you may be working on a number of priorities.  The HR and OD Service is made up on Business Partnering, HR Operations and Learning and Development.  Having the ability to cross work projects across all disciplines will be essential for this role.

Experience of working within a local government environment would be highly advantageous.

Key responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively across the council at both strategic and operational level, to contribute to the formulation of people-related plans, initiatives and actions needed to deliver successful outcomes for projects, goals and operational effectiveness.
• To build, maintain and model strong working relationships with colleagues across the HR function, and in turn work collaboratively with them to develop HR service plans, strategies, initiatives and projects, and to build and maintain the reputation of HR.
• To provide input and/or support for HR colleagues in all areas of HR, including policy development, pay & reward, recruitment, retention, data and employee relations and HR operations along with learning and development.
• To share ideas and roll out new working practices, consulting with internal customers, seeking feedback and acting on that feedback where necessary

 Candidate Requirements:

• Degree-level, equivalent relevant professional qualifications, or expertise
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of UK employment law
• An expert understanding of generalist HR practice
• Experience of working within an OD setting is desriable

Our area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for an informal discussion, please contact  Sally Halliwell, Head of HR and OD, via sally.halliwell@wokingham.gov.uk or Natalie Gartell, Senior HR Business Partner, via Natalie.Gartell@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 26^th September 2024, 8pm

Interview Date: TBC

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.  Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.