Head Of Hr Policy And Strategy

Pay Level: SML12
DBS requirement: Standard
The closing date for applications is 4 th March 2024.
Interviews will be held week commencing 11th March 2024.

Are you a seasoned HR professional with a passion for shaping policies and strategies?

Slough Borough Council is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Head of HR Policy and Strategy.

What you'll be doing:

As the Head of HR Policy and Strategy, your primary responsibility is to lead and manage the council's HR Policy & Strategy services. This encompasses HR policy, reward and recognition, employee relations, manager and staff capability, equality, diversity, and inclusion and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will serve as the council's most senior technical expert on HR Policy and employment law matters, advising a range of senior stakeholders directly and with the support of an expert team.

What you'll have:

Qualifications: Full CIPD membership or equivalent experience.

Experience: Substantial HR experience, proven track record in policies and procedures.

Skills: Excellent Policy and Strategy development, strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge: Expert understanding of modern HR practices, HR service management, and employment law frameworks.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.

The Local Government Pension Scheme

We offer a wider range of great benefits including:

Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance.

Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax - free childcare and childcare services

Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.

Interested?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth!

Please submit an application by clicking the "Apply" details below.