HR Specialist

Job Introduction
Together, we’re delivering the future together and becoming an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. To achieve our goals, we need to transform how we work by redesigning our organisational structure, so we’re set up for success and sustainability in the future.
Our HR & Cultural Change service is at the start of its journey, to fundamentally change how it works to deliver the Our People and Culture Strategy, helping to make sure the organisation is well-equipped to respond to opportunities and challenges, now and in the future.

**About Us**
We’re the kind of workplace that’s all about creating an environment where people feel connected, are empowered, and are supported to bring their whole selves to work. Our HR & Cultural Change team are the behind-the-scenes crew making sure our people feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

**About the Role**
We’re looking for an HR Specialist to join our Reward team—someone who’s passionate about fairness, transparency, and making sure our people are getting the recognition they deserve. In this role, you’ll be part of a team of go-to experts on all things reward. You’ll help shape how we attract and retain talent by ensuring our total reward package is competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.
You’ll manage your own day-to-day, contribute to and lead on projects, and work closely with colleagues, at all levels across the organisation, to keep things running smoothly and fairly.
This is a great opportunity to bring your ideas to the table, work on meaningful projects and use your creativity as part of a small team making a big impact.

**About You**
You’ve considered becoming CIPD Level 5 qualified (or already have it), and you’ve got solid experience in HR. You might have previous experience when it comes to pay, reward, and job evaluation, or you’re keen to dive in and learn something new.
You’re confident working with data, spotting trends, and using insights to drive better decisions. You’re happy to speak up and challenge the status-quo to drive the organisation and team to do things differently.
You’re also a great communicator who knows how to build trust and influence people at all levels. You have integrity, care about doing things the right way, and promote equality and fairness in all that you do.
Following our service redesign, the new HR & Cultural Change operating model ensures everyone has clarity on their role and remit, while reinforcing a ‘one team’ ethos. This is an exciting time to join us, as we take the next steps in our service together.

**Rewards and benefits**

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from
- Vivup benefits platform
- Vivup highfive recognition platform
- Cyclescheme (for eco-conscious commuters)
- Electric vehicle lease scheme
- Discounts at local retailers
- Salary finance options
- Up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
- A competitive 19.9% employer pension contribution rate

**Our commitment to**:
**Equality, Diversity and Inclusion**

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

**Our commitment to**:
**Guaranteed Interview Schemes**

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

**Our commitment to**:
**Safeguarding**

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

**Our commitment to**:
**Flexible Working**

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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