Assistant Human Resources Adviser

Description:

Full time or Part time (Full time is 37 hours per week)

We’re looking for enthusiastic Assistant Human Resources Advisers to join our newly formed Policy, Reward and Relations team. You will undertake an exciting and varied role, assisting the team to provide a high-quality, effective and efficient HR service through a range of business as usual and transformational activities.

Delivering against our People Strategy, you will be supporting activities under the Reward, Voice and Belonging themes and will work with colleagues to contribute to the wider themes. You will work closely with the Advisers across the team to support efficient delivery of our services. You will have responsibility for essential activity, including benchmarking, updating policies, maintaining our job library and policy schedule, co-ordination of job evaluation panels and corporate meetings with our Trade Unions. You will play a critical role in researching current and emerging trends, ensuring the team are aware of changes to legislation and supporting the analysis of data to inform areas of development and statutory reporting.

As a team we have high ambition to make a real impact across our workforce and need a motivated Assistant HR Adviser to assist in achieving this.

Who you are
We are looking for candidates who;

* Are self-motivated, driven and organised

* Have experience in HR administration or support roles

* Are customer focused, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills which build effective relationships

* Bring attention to detail with the ability to analyse and effectively harness HR data, while always considering the use of technology to ensure efficiency

* Are committed to high-quality service delivery

* Are confident in the use of Microsoft Office. Strong skills in Excel and SharePoint would be an advantage

* Creative approach to development of workforce resources, presentations and communication.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a desire to develop a career in HR. You will support in enhancing and shaping our approach to;

* Policy, so that we can best support our managers to lead high performing teams

* Reward, so that we can attract, motivate and retain top talent

* Relations, so that we ensure our people have a voice.

As a learning organisation, we are committed to the development of the team and we support our staff to grow. As well as opportunities to experience other areas of HR, on an annual basis, we offer the Next Step apprenticeship programme, where staff can work towards a formal HR qualification.

Our offer to you
Working for Devon County Council delivers all the benefits you would expect from a large employer including:

* Incremental pay increases within your grade

* Generous annual leave and other holiday entitlements along with flexible working

* Learning and Development

* Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Discount schemes

Interview Date: Week commencing 15 July 2024

Please click Apply Now to see further information.

* DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.

* Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.

* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

* This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

* Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.

* For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page