HR Consultant

Job Introduction
Are you looking to work in HR and looking to develop your career within a collaborative team?

We are looking to recruit a HR Consultant in our Attendance Management Team. As an HR Consultant you will play a key role in building the capacity of line managers to resolve attendance management issues effectively and professionally within a busy environment. The post will involve providing advice and guidance to Corporate Departments, Schools and external customers on Attendance Management and Wellbeing matters, which includes advising managers on supporting staff during their absence, providing guidance on their attendance management policy and attending meetings as appropriate in accordance with the policy.

You will work within a large team of other employee relations specialists and be able to access support from experts across the HR department. You will play a key role in building the capacity of line managers to resolve attendance management issues effectively and professionally within a busy environment.
- Can work as part of a team
- Have good communication skills and are confident in engaging in difficult conversations
- Are able to develop effective working relationships
- Are able to juggle constantly changing priorities and demonstrate resilience
- Have knowledge and experience of working in HR and understand best practice

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. Interview dates will be confirmed after shortlisting but will be after 25 September.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in employee relations casework and further your career within HR, working for the largest employer in East Sussex. We pride ourselves on being a modern, forward-thinking HR service, and are well placed to ensure that ESCC continues to be a great place to work. Find out more about working in Human Resources and Organisational Development at East Sussex County Council.

The HR team works flexibly in order to meet the needs of its customers whilst ensuring a good work/life balance. You can work from home if they wish with an expectation that one day a week is spent at our office in County Hall, Lewes.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
- It’s a really nice and supportive atmosphere here. Everyone is friendly, very approachable, very supportive of each other, and everyone wants everyone else to do well. _**Heather, Specialist Contract Manager**

Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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