Employment Practice and Policy Specialist
1 month ago
Essex County Council is seeking an experienced Employment Practice and Policy Consultant to join our team. As a key member of our People and Organisation Development function, you will play a critical role in shaping our employment practice and policy to drive business performance and support our diversity and inclusion agenda.
About the Role:This is a part-time position working 14.8 hours per week. The pro rata salary range is £19,048.40 to £22,410 per annum.
As an Employment Practice and Policy Consultant, you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative employment standards and practice, working collaboratively with People and Organisation Development colleagues to deliver projects across the People function. You will contribute to high-level research and analysis to ensure that our employment standards are continuously improved to support ECC in achieving its objectives.
Key Responsibilities:- Contribute to high-level research and analysis to ensure that our employment standards are continuously improved to support ECC in achieving its objectives.
- Act as the 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 ECC.
- 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 ECC, 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.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- 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, unionized environment.
- Sound knowledge of employment law and evidence of being able to develop and interpret Employment Policy and Practice.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and present on ER-related communications and feedback.
- Record of achievement as an HR practitioner in a large organization 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.
Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest – Basildon and Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
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