HR Associate

City of Lincoln Council


Date: 1 week ago
City: Lincoln, NE
Contract type: Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within City of Lincoln Council's forward thinking HR department.

Working in a business partnering model, you will support managers of all levels within the council, providing high quality HR advice throughout the employee lifecycle from recruitment and resourcing, employment (including performance management), disciplinary, grievance and attendance management issues, to the leaving and offboarding process.

Key responsibilities

  • To interpret and apply employment legislation and case law to make sure the council is responsive, compliant, and adaptable to the demands of new and changing employment legislation.
  • Mentor and coach line managers in respect of individual casework providing HR direction and support through formal and informal policies and procedures.
  • Form effective working relationships with management and staff to ensure the performance of staff within the terms of the council's policies, professional standards, and relevant legislation.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a keen passion for HR who can empower managers and drive innovation within our People Strategy and in line with the council's core values.

The ideal candidate must also be working towards / have completed their CIPD qualification level 7 or have equivalent experience, have an in-depth working knowledge of employment legislation and its practical application in the workplace and be able to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders.

Benefits we offer

  • Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
  • Local government pension scheme (currently 23.4% employer contribution).
  • Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
  • Health and Wellbeing support.
  • Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).

For an informal discussion, please contact Alison Kelby (HR & Payroll Team Leader) on [email protected]

In order to complete your application, please download and read the job description attached. You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement.

All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period.

As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.

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