HR Senior Business Partner - Fixed Term Contract

HR Senior Business Partner

Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2013

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £46,000 - £69,100 (pro rata)

Full-time: 37 hours per week

THE ROLE
The Human Resources function is focusing on the delivery of leading edge policies, systems and processes which enable leaders and their teams to perform to the best of their ability now, and into the future. The Council's Corporate Plan and People Strategy set the organisational context for H R Business Partners and defines the key areas in which they will impact on service improvement. H R Business Partners will develop strong and resilient client relationships and help Directors and Leadership Teams to shape and execute their service plans; they will also apply expertise in change management to ensure that change is managed well and that the planned benefits are realised.
Within the H R function, these roles will champion Directorate business needs in contributing to the development of the People Strategy, and negotiate H R activity levels to meet defined service priorities.

JOB PURPOSE
To support leaders to achieve Corporate and Directorate goals through strong professional relationships and the delivery of high value H R activity that aligns the People Strategy and Directorate Service Plans.

Any successful applicant to this post would be appointed on a fixed term contract.

If you require further clarification please contact the Working for Essex Team.

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS, AND EXPECTS ALL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT.

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

SUPPORT

- A Local Government pension scheme
- Interest-free bus and rail season ticket loans from £100 - £5,000, as well as pool bikes and a car sharing scheme
- Access to key worker housing
- Childcare Voucher Scheme

DEVELOPMENT

- Extensive Induction programmes
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Work options that include Job Share and Career Break schemes
- Assistance with professional qualifications

SOCIAL

- At least 22 days' annual leave, rising to 29 days, depending on grade and length of service
- A sports and social club at County Hall, Chelmsford
- Staff discounts in gyms, travel agents, car sales/services, restaurants, shops and days out
- BUPA Healthcare for your and your partner

WORKING FOR ESSEX WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM ALL SUITABLY QUALIFIED PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF GENDER, RACE, DISABILITY, AGE OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

WORKING FOR ESSEX IS A TRADING NAME OF CAPITA RESOURCING LTD. SERVICES OFFERED ARE THOSE OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGENCY AND EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS. APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH US.