Job Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity available within our HR Team as an Assistant HR Business Partner supporting the HRBP’s in delivering workforce strategies and plans across multiple Services. In this interesting and varied role, you will have the opportunity to get involved in creating and delivering HR solutions according to business need as well as supporting projects, implementing change, and coaching and advising managers. The role will be suitable for someone with experience in working in a large scale organisation.
Main Responsibility
- To advise and enable Service Directors, Heads of Service and Senior Managers on the professional aspects of HR including management of employees, HR policy and Procedure, legal implications, formal consultation which ensures that the Council has excellent management of its employees and strong employee relations.
- To project manage and advise Service Directors, Heads of Service and Senior Managers on all aspects of change management as it impacts on the terms and conditions, working practices, behaviours, and team structures to ensure the Council has the right workforce to deliver its services and minimises risks from change.
- Establish and develop a trusted customer-focused relationship with Service Directors, Heads of Service and Senior Managers of the assigned business area to support the identification and delivery of service priorities, initiatives and agreed outcomes.
- In collaboration with the Learning and Development Team, oversee and monitor the effectiveness of HR programmes and initiatives to support the ability to attract, develop and retain high performing individuals and teams, making appropriate recommendations, which support the organisation to implement continuous improvement reflecting best practice sector trends.
- To support the HR Business Partner in the delivery of a professional HR service that adds value and delivers effective business-focused solutions.
The Ideal Candidate
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent. CIPD qualified to current Level 7 and MCIPD or relevant experience.
- Proficiency in an employee relations environment dealing with a variety of unions on complex issues which include restructuring and TUPE.
- Good knowledge of Employment Law.
- Experience of working in a unionised organisation.
- Experience of working with senior managers in a large organisation.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cashplan
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
- Childcare Subsidy
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
