Hertford, United Kingdom

Organisational Development Adviser

 Job Description:

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in East Hertfordshire to assist with the appointment of an Organisational Development Adviser, on a 9-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £20.11 - £26.00 per Hour

Summary:

This role provides professional HR advice and support to managers and employees across East Herts District Council. As Organisational Development Adviser, you will be involved in delivering operational HR services, managing casework, supporting change management initiatives, and helping shape the Councils people-related strategies and practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert guidance to managers and staff on recruitment, employment law, performance, grievances, and welfare.
  • Lead or contribute to organisational change initiatives, including restructures and workforce development.
  • Manage HR casework including disciplinary, grievance, sickness, and parental leave cases.
  • Support learning and development activities and advise on best practices.
  • Review and update HR policies to ensure legal compliance and relevance.
  • Analyse HR data and produce reports for senior management and committees.
  • Coordinate with payroll and health & safety teams for integrated HR services.

Essentials:

  • Experience in a generalist HR role within a public sector or similar environment.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
  • Proven experience managing casework and advising at all levels.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Please note:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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  Required Skills:

Discretion Compliance Pay Legal Compliance Recruitment Grievances HR Policies Change Management LTD Interpersonal Skills Payroll Business Communication Management