Senior HR Consultant
Location: Godmanchester and Hatfield
Salary:
Contract Type: Temporary Contract – FTC 1 year
Hours: Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR generalist to join the dynamic environment of modern policing as a Senior HR Consultant on a 12-month secondment (internal employees) or fixed term contract (external candidates).
The team
The HR Consultancy Team provides internal customers of Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Constabularies (BCH) with expert advice and guidance on a wide variety of complex employment matters. Every day is busy and different, but this will typically include areas such as attendance, performance, conduct, grievances, pay matters and change management.
The teams are aligned to the business to establish effective working relationships with departmental managers and the dedicated People Business Partner. This particular role supports collaborated departments across BCH including some of the more specialised areas of policing.
The role
Reporting to the HR Consultancy Manager, the Senior HR Consultant will have management responsibility for a team of HR Consultants and be accountable for the performance and delivery of localised HR support, identifying areas where improvements can be made to better support our customers.
The Senior HR Consultant also has responsibility across BCH for a specific area of ER people practice and will work with internal and external peers to ensure efficient and innovative thinking in the relevant policies, processes, and methods of working.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for someone who has
· a Level 7 Associate/Chartered member of the CIPD or equivalent experience
· expert knowledge of employment law and experience in a wide variety of complex employment matters
· a proven ability to line manage a team of HR professionals
· exceptional time management and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands in a busy environment
· proven experience of delivering proactive solutions to business-critical HR issues, whilst having the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
· confident written and verbal communication skills
The location
In HR we recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our department supports the principles of agile working and so there is flexibility within this role for some homeworking and you may choose your base working location from two sites within BCH: Godmanchester (Huntingdon) or Hatfield. Please note, however, that you will be expected to work flexibly across sites in Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire as the work demands.
Flexible working arrangements will also be considered.
Next steps
Please click apply and complete the details. We will then be in touch with next steps.
Please note: The closing date for this role is Wednesday 8th May and the interview date will be Wednesday 22nd May.
