Cardiff Council Jobs – OM – HR STRATEGY

Cardiff is a vibrant and diverse city, and one of the fastest growing cities in the UK. As a major employer of 13,000 employees working across the Council’s services and in schools, the Council is reliant on an efficient and effective Human Resources function as a key enabler for the delivery of relevant aspects of the administration’s Stronger, Fairer, Greener commitments and the Council’s Corporate Plan.

About the job

Reporting to the Chief HR Officer, you will be responsible for providing quality human resources expertise across the Council. Your strategic focus and people-centred approach will ensure that the Council, as a major employer in the city, is well placed to respond to current and future challenges.

As a member of the HR Senior Management Team you will play an integral strategic role in leading highly effective human resources service delivery, reshaping services to support the transformation agenda of the Council and driving performance to ensure continued focus on improvement.

This role will lead teams focused on Policy and Organisational Development; Payroll; Apprenticeships and Work Experience; Job evaluation and Reward; and Data Analytics.

What We Are Looking For From You

You will be able to perform at your best working at a strategic level in a large organisation. Your in depth understanding of local government will enable you to deliver service change, and to shape and influence the way that human resources services are delivered. You will also have the ability to contribute to corporate improvement outside of your direct remit.

You will be articulate, credible and able to win respect by giving clear expert advice. You will have the ability to think strategically and handle complex issues with ease.

A confident communicator, you will quickly establish effective professional relationships across the Council, including with trade union partners, as well as across the broader HR network in Wales and beyond.

You will have a proven track record in human resources management.

This post is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009).

Additional information

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Tracey Thomas, Chief HR Officer, Tel: 07581 567679.

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Job Reference: RES00859