Human Resources Officer (Part-Time)

Salary: £33,024 - £36,648 (pay award pending) pro rata for part time

National Pay Scale LC2 SCP 24-28

Part time 15 hours per week (flexible working pattern)

Based at Melksham Town Hall

23 days leave (rising to 28 after 5 years’ service) pro rata for part time

Local Government Pension Scheme

Closing date: Monday 9th September 12 noon

Online Interviews for 1st stage 

Face to face interviews for shortlisted candidates

CIPD qualified with a solid understanding of HR best practices and employment legislation. 

Proven experience in providing HR advice and guidance to managers.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.

Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the flexibility to manage multiple priorities.

Experience of working within Local Government would be an advantage.

Provide comprehensive HR support and advice to Town Councillors and employees.

Foster and retain positive and constructive engagement between Officers, Councillors and contractors.

Manage all recruitment and selection processes for new positions within the Town Council, to include preparing job descriptions, person specifications and job advertisements; collating and preparing application forms; recruitment administration such as arranging interviews, references, right to work checks, shortlisting and interviewing.

Managing performance issues, attendance and absence concerns, grievances, disciplinaries and organisational change management.

Implement, maintain and monitor effective performance management procedures.

Process and maintain accurate records of all documentation and associated administration for applicants, starters and leavers.

Develop and implement employment policies and procedures, ensuring legislation is up to date.

Demonstrate awareness and understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, showing respect, consideration and sensitivity to people's needs, and ensuring that the Council's policies are adhered to and demonstrated in all contact with customers, colleagues, agencies and other stakeholders.

Good working knowledge of MS Office.

Full UK driving licence. This post may necessitate occasional travel, if you do not have a driving licence or access to private means of transport, you will need to demonstrate how you will meet these criteria.