HR Business Partner - Departmental Support

Service: Customer Support Services

Closing Date: Thursday 28th March 2024

Our HR Business Partners are a critical link between HR and OD and the wider organisation and provide expert advice and support to departments in relation to matters such as HR data analysis, people-related matters contributing to service operations, service redesign and review.

We are currently seeking an HR Business Partner to support our department which provides the following services:-

• Customer Support Services
• Development and Economic Growth
• Financial Services
• Road and Infrastructure Services

As an HR Business Partner you will:-

• Support designated services to achieve their performance objectives by acting as internal consultant providing and coordinating appropriate HR and OD support and advice
• Lead and manage the roll out of corporate / organisational change projects
• Contribute to the development, review and evaluation of HR and OD Policies, procedures and frameworks, taking a lead role where appropriate

You will be, or will be eligible to be, a Chartered Member of CIPD who can clearly evidence your experience of developing positive partnerships, leading HR review projects and analysing and presenting complex data in a local government setting or similarly large and complex organisation. We operate hybrid working arrangements and consequently this post will require an element of attendance at meetings and team activities in Lochgilphead and other locations in Argyll and Bute, therefore the successful applicant will require to evidence how they would achieve this.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

 

Interviews will take place on the 18th and 24th of April.

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Jennifer Coyle, Senior HR Business Partner
• Telephone: 01546 604010
• Email: jennifer.coyle@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB13999/BCS00035

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.