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HR/OD Graduate

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
17/05/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 07/06/2019 23:59
Salary:
£21,589 - £23,836
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
HR / Training
Vacancy ID:
187343
Employment Location:
County Hall
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
7 Jun
Further Information
HR / OD Graduate Trainee

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our HR/OD team on a 2 Year Fixed Term contract. The role will provide the individual with the opportunity to gain experience within the HR / OD function with a specific focus on the provision of support and advice on the interpretation and implementation of the County Council’s HR policies as well as guidance in relation to matters including grievances, discipline, performance management, absence management and structural change.

About the role

This is an exciting time for the organisation as we embark on a period of transformation and the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting managers, employees and partners through this period of transition and organisational change.

You will undertake and participate in project work in a variety of areas e.g. development of new policies and procedures, drafting special schemes and one off corporate projects, research particular topics and case laws as well as prepare reports and attend meetings as necessary.

About you

If you are passionate about people and the importance of creating the best conditions in which all employees can thrive and flourish, combined with excellent communication and negotiation skills to help contribute to strategic and operational change, then this is the role for you.

You will have a high degree of self-awareness and understand how to manage and balance competing priorities and needs, bringing people together to deliver shared objectives. Your tenacity and determination will help deliver the people and organisational development agenda, helping align our people to our business plans and strategic priorities.

You should be educated to Degree level or working towards a professional Human Resources Diploma qualification/full CIPD membership.

Successful applicants must be able to attend a full-day assessment centre on 24 June 2019 in Cramlington. Please note we are also currently recruiting to another HR / OD Graduate Trainee position within the team and applicants who are interested in applying for both posts may do so as we will be inviting successful applicants to take part in the same assessment centre process.

For more information see attached document about the role or contact:
Ellie Cooper via ellie.cooper@northumberland.gov.uk
Jon Craig via jon.craig@northumberland.gov.uk
Amanda Atkinson via amanda.atkinson01@northumberland.gov.uk

We are offering:
A starting salary of £21,589 - £23,836 (Band 5)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
Flexible working arrangements

Northumberland County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We recognise the difficulties that transgender applicants in particular may face during a recruitment process; any concerns regarding this part of the process can be discussed with Claire Coe (Trans HR Support Officer) claire.coe01@northumberland.gov.uk We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend interview please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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