Head of HR Services

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Full time
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Job offered by: Pertemps
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Category:
Job Title:

Head of HR Services Duration:

Temporary for 3-6 months Company:

Warwickshire County Council Hours:

Monday to Friday - 37 hours a week Location:

Warwick/Hybrid Salary:

£600-£700pd Start Date:

January 2025

About the Role

Warwickshire County Council is seeking an experienced and innovative Head of Workforce Services to join their Workforce and Local Services team within the Resources Directorate. This pivotal role will shape and drive workforce strategies to deliver outstanding services for both their council and traded customers.

As the Head of Workforce Services, you will work in partnership with the Director of Workforce and Local Services to implement their People Strategy, ensuring a customer-centric approach focused on simplification and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and selection, including attraction, search, assessment, and offer. Pre-employment checks, onboarding, and temporary agency contract management. Employee relations, policy frameworks, and Trade Union engagement. Apprenticeships, graduate placements, and workforce wellbeing initiatives. Payroll and HR systems management for corporate and traded services. Health and safety advice, training, and compliance monitoring.

About You

FCIPD qualification and significant experience at a senior level in a local authority or similar setting. Proven expertise in leading workforce transformation programmes and implementing innovative people solutions. Strong leadership and matrix management skills. Comprehensive knowledge of HR legislation, policy, and employment law. A track record of commissioning, procurement, and contract management. Excellent relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

About Us and Our Client

As a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining a Company that holds the distinction of being one of the largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies in the country. Our pioneering spirit and ability to tap into the uniqueness of everyone's talents has enabled us to open doors for our employees, our clients, and our applicants too. Our philosophies and rewards are built very much on mutual trust and respect within the style of a partnership in which we hope you will feel both fulfilled and valued as a person.

Warwickshire County Council is a leading Authority with offices across the County. They strive to work to their values and you can expect to be part of teams that are:

High performing Collaborative Customer focused Accountable Trustworthy

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