Principal Human Resource Officer

We are recruiting a Principal HR Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 Hours
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 24 months
Location: Ty Penallta / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

Team: Human Resources

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

We are looking for two experienced Principal HR Officers to join our People Services Business Partner team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a high quality and professional HR service across the organisation, supporting managers and employees on a wide range of people-related matters.

As a key member of the HR team, you will provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations issues, attendance management, recruitment and selection, restructures, and terms and conditions of employment. You will also play a pivotal role in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, delivering HR training, and analysing workforce data to support strategic decision-making.

The postholder will support and contribute to the Council’s transformation agenda and work closely with HR Managers to deliver a responsive and effective HR service, providing professional advice, guidance and support to managers and employees on all HR matters. This includes supporting organisational change (referred to above), and contributing to the development of a modern, agile workforce.

The role offers agile working arrangements, with a blend of home and office-based work, subject to operational requirements, and occasional travel to other Council sites, schools, and external agencies. Flexibility to work outside normal office hours may be required.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A Level 7 Certificate in Human Resource Management or equivalent Level 7 qualification (or Equivalent) and Associate Membership of the CIPD.
• Strong working knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employment law.
• Experience of working in a HR service.
• Proven ability to manage complex HR cases and advise senior managers.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel within and beyond the County Borough.
  
  

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anthea Probert on 01443 866742 or email probea@caerphilly.gov.uk

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.