Employment Practice and Policy Specialist

2 months ago

Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Employment Practice and Policy Specialist to join our team at Essex County Council. As a key member of our HR function, you will play a critical role in shaping our employment standards and practices to drive business performance and support our diversity and inclusion agenda.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to high-level research and analysis to ensure our employment standards are continuously improved to support the council's objectives.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in reviewing the development of employment policy and practice, ensuring these translate into coherent and accessible HR and OD standards for the business.
  • Provide timely and proactive responses to changes in legislation and business need across the council.
  • Work collaboratively with other specialists to develop a broad expertise and professional networks.
  • Actively take the lead in the sharing and building of knowledge across the HR community, including the provision of workshops and training for relevant HR employees and the development of tools for further support and guidance.
  • Work collaboratively with People BP's and People Consultants to ensure that our Employment Practice is appropriate for our current and future business context and desired culture.
  • Support the Employment Standards and Equalities Lead with any Industrial relations and other People Relations matters as necessary.
  • Communicate at a high level across the whole of the council, managing stakeholders effectively to implement change.
  • Build strong relationships with key customers, seeking formal and informal feedback on solutions delivered.
  • Maintain a good level of business knowledge, and knowledge of wider HR strategies, policies and procedures outside People relations and Reward.
Requirements
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area, such as CIPD qualified or other postgraduate qualification in human resources.
  • Deep understanding of HR functions, practice and procedure in a modern HR environment together with experience in a complex, unionised environment.
  • Sound knowledge of employment law and evidence of being able to develop and interpret Employment Policy and Practice.
  • Ability to gather, analyse and present on ER-related communications and feedback.
  • Record of achievement as an HR practitioner in a large organisation delivering subject matter expertise, policy and procedure aligned to corporate goals.
  • Evidence of expertise in creating appropriate standards for the business, understanding and introducing innovative digital solutions.
  • Relationship management, with proven ability to develop strong, mutually beneficial relations with external and internal networks and stakeholders.
  • Proven practical experience and working knowledge of project management principles within an HR context.

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