We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Manager with a strong employee relations background to lead our HR and Payroll services at a pivotal time for the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the council through local government reorganisation, helping shape and deliver effective people services across a wide range of areas.
About the role
As HR Manager, you will lead and develop the HR and Payroll team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service, acting as the council’s technical expert, operational lead, and policy advisor. You will provide strategic HR guidance to senior leaders and take the lead on complex employee relations matters, ensuring best practice and consistency across the organisation.
You will play a key role in driving organisational performance through effective workforce planning and development, while successfully delivering key projects and meeting performance targets within a fast-paced and evolving environment. With the planned local government reorganisation representing a significant period of change for the council and its workforce, a central focus of this role will be to help guide our staff through the transition and ensure we maximise the major opportunities it presents.
About you
You will bring:
· proven HR leadership and management experience.
· strong expertise in employee relations.
· experience in payroll administration and pension processes.
· excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
· the ability to work both strategically and operationally.
· a track record of delivering results under pressure.
· a proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused approach.
About us
Chichester District Council delivers over 80 services to the residents and businesses within the Chichester District, including waste and recycling; planning; environmental health; and housing.
Our picturesque district covers an area of over 300 square miles within West Sussex. It borders both Hampshire and Sussex with two thirds of it situated in the South Downs National Park.
From its historic city and towns, through to its spacious parks and stunning coastline and countryside, it is one of the most attractive places to live and work in the UK.
The district features the award-winning West Wittering beach, as well as the internationally recognised Chichester Harbour – which is an Area of Outstanding Beauty – plus the Pagham Harbour and Medmerry nature reserves.
It is also home to the internationally renowned Chichester Festival Theatre, the acclaimed Pallant House Gallery, the award-winning Novium Museum, Chichester Cathedral, Goodwood and many other local historic and cultural attractions.
The council’s headquarters are located in the historic cathedral city of Chichester. Surrounded by a stretch of Roman city walls, you will find streets lined with medieval buildings and elegant Georgian houses, as well as beautiful parks and gardens. The city’s four main streets – North, South, East and West – meet at the Market Cross and boast an array of shops, restaurants, and cafes.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a lasting impact during a period of significant change, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Joe Mildred on 01243 534728.
Employee benefits include:
- Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme
- Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays
- Flexi-time (available for most positions) - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options
- Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives
- Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership
- Payment of your main professional subscription fee.
- Training and development opportunities – including funding of professional qualification training
- Staff Awards Scheme
Chichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form please contact the HR Section who will assist you.
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