Policy & Reward Officer - Human Resources

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Interim Policy & Reward Officer - Human Resources
Job Ref: E Riding 5243284
Pay Rate: £20.85 per hour PAYE
Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
Role Length: This opening assignment is for 4-5 months
City: Beverley, Yorkshire
The purpose of the role is to support the Policy and Reward Manager in the development and implementation of People Services policies and strategies, to include Trade Union Facilities, Job Design and Pay and Reward, which contribute to and support the People Strategy and the strategic aims of the Council.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Policy and Reward Manager in the development, implementation and review of comprehensive corporate People Services Policies, Trade Union facilities, Job design and evaluation, Pay & Reward, Engagement and Consultation to support the People Strategy for the Council.
Support the Policy and Reward Manager in the development of strategies to support the organisation in the delivery of these key areas; HR Policy, collective bargaining arrangements, Job design and evaluation, Pay & Reward, Engagement and Consultation.
Research and provide policy development professional input to ensure the development of strategic priorities that support the People strategy and complement the strategic direction for the Council.
Support and lead in policy development for employment related issues supporting agile and new ways of working to support the People Strategy.
Support the implementation of job design and job evaluation, total pay and reward strategy and support the implementation and practice lead for the Council’s pay and reward structure.
Provide facilities for Trade Union engagement and support in recognition of collective bargaining agreements.
Support the development and adoption of strategy and mechanisms to support active workforce consultation and engagement.
Support the development, initiation and implementation of corporate HR employment policies/procedures which contribute to the Council’s strategic development and support the People strategy and the strategic aims of the Council.
Develop reports, as directed by the Policy and Reward Manager, for presentation to the People Services Director, the Executive Director of Corporate Resources and/or CMT/SMT, People Board and Committees as required.
Undertake research to support the policy, pay and reward activities undertaken.
Undertake special projects (including procurement) as allocated by the Policy and Reward Manager.
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If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
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Qualifications:
Degree or relevant professional qualification and or demonstrable experience at a comparable level within professional field of expertise.
Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role or context and ideally within a public sector organisation.
Detailed knowledge of HR Policies, employment and equalities legislation and its application in a major organisation.
Experience of developing HR policy/guidance in a large complex organisation.
Experience of working with Trade Unions, consulting, influencing decision making and collective bargaining.
Experience of working in a HR capacity within a large/complex organisation with multiple stakeholders driving, implementing, and applying HR policy and strategy.
Experience of working in partnership with others to achieve outcomes.
Excellent oral and written and communication skills with an ability to adapt communication style to suit audience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to work on own initiative to drive progress.
Ability to manage competing priorities and demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills.
Experience of leading on ad hoc HR Projects to reach successful outcomes.
Experience working as part of a team sharing ideas to reach the best outcomes.
Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite).
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Job Ref: E Riding 5243284
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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