HR & OD Manager
37 hours per week
Salary Range - £48,915 to £56,729 depending upon experience
Runnymede is a council actively place-shaping and supporting communities. Staff and elected members are proud to belong to the council and have a strong sense of worth both through what it delivers and their closeness to communities. Don’t take our word for it; it’s what the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge recently said about us. So if you are passionate about local government, someone who wants to strive for continuous improvement and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture, join us at Runnymede Borough Council as our HR & OD Manager and make a lasting impact on our community and workforce.
About the role
As the HR & OD Manager, you will lead and direct a small team of HR Business Partners to provide a trusted, valued, and comprehensive HR and OD service. With the pending government plans for devolution and the major organisational change on the cards, leading transformational workforce changes within the Council will be a key part of your role. You will be providing expert advice and support to all employees, Elected Members, and the Corporate Leadership and Senior Leadership teams. Your role will be pivotal in shaping and delivering our Organisational Development and Talent Management Strategies, ensuring business continuity, and promoting good people management practice and inclusion across the Council.
The successful candidate will be joining us on our continuous improvement journey with a period of significant transformational change as we adapt the council’s overall operating model to work as one council and provide the best supporting services we can to colleagues in Adult Social Care & Health, Children’s Services, and Place.
Key Responsibilities:
People strategies:
Manage your small HRBP team to deliver key projects within the Council's Organisational Development and Talent Management Strategies including the My Experience Matters Survey Action Plan. Employee relations:
Manage the team to provide a comprehensive employee relations advisory function to the Council up to and including dismissal and employment tribunal in accordance with employment law and in collaboration with our recognised Trade Union. Organisational change:
Manage organisational change projects, advising on service transformation reviews, workforce planning, internal reorganisations, and TUPE to deliver continuous service improvement for residents and the wider Runnymede community. Learning and Development:
Manage and take the lead on designing, delivering, and commissioning the Council's corporate L&D offer, cost-effectively within budget. Leadership Development:
Enhance leadership and management capabilities to foster an empowered leadership culture and drive change and excellence in people management practices. Safeguarding:
Act as the HR lead for safeguarding and data protection including FOI and SAR requests. About you Experience:
Significant experience in leading teams and managing change within a complex organisation, which includes recognised trade unions. Skills:
Adaptable and enthusiastic leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to motivate and engage teams. Excellent strategic planning, financial management, and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge:
In-depth understanding of HR legislation, best practices, and the wider public sector landscape. Awareness of national and local government developments and trends. Personal Attributes:
A credible leader with integrity, excellent business acumen, and a commitment to continuous professional development. An inclusive and democratic leadership style that encourages innovation. Qualification and experience:
CIPD Level 5 or above with previous HR Management experience in local government and organisational change is required. Why Join Us? Career Development:
Opportunity to manage and
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Manage your small HRBP team to deliver key projects within the Council's Organisational Development and Talent Management Strategies including the My Experience Matters Survey Action Plan. Employee relations:
Manage the team to provide a comprehensive employee relations advisory function to the Council up to and including dismissal and employment tribunal in accordance with employment law and in collaboration with our recognised Trade Union. Organisational change:
Manage organisational change projects, advising on service transformation reviews, workforce planning, internal reorganisations, and TUPE to deliver continuous service improvement for residents and the wider Runnymede community. Learning and Development:
Manage and take the lead on designing, delivering, and commissioning the Council's corporate L&D offer, cost-effectively within budget. Leadership Development:
Enhance leadership and management capabilities to foster an empowered leadership culture and drive change and excellence in people management practices. Safeguarding:
Act as the HR lead for safeguarding and data protection including FOI and SAR requests. About you Experience:
Significant experience in leading teams and managing change within a complex organisation, which includes recognised trade unions. Skills:
Adaptable and enthusiastic leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to motivate and engage teams. Excellent strategic planning, financial management, and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge:
In-depth understanding of HR legislation, best practices, and the wider public sector landscape. Awareness of national and local government developments and trends. Personal Attributes:
A credible leader with integrity, excellent business acumen, and a commitment to continuous professional development. An inclusive and democratic leadership style that encourages innovation. Qualification and experience:
CIPD Level 5 or above with previous HR Management experience in local government and organisational change is required. Why Join Us? Career Development:
Opportunity to manage and
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