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About us:

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic HR Generalist to join our HR team.

The Role:

The HR Generalist will play a crucial role in supporting various HR tasks and activities that span the range of the Human Resources service. The main objective will be to provide comprehensive HR support throughout the team, from recruitment and administration to employee relations and benefits. Reporting directly to the Service Leads, the role will be instrumental in ensuring a positive employee experience.

Your role will involve:

• Partnering with the recruitment team to attract, recruit and onboard permanent, temporary and agency staff, acting as a key point of contact for agencies and hiring managers.
• Managing end‑to‑end employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding and offboarding, drafting contracts and HR correspondence, and providing timely, customer‑focused HR advice.
• Providing practical support to HR Business Partners across employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary and grievance cases, ensuring policies are applied fairly and consistently.
• Supporting organisational development and operational HR activities, including learning and development administration, job evaluation and payroll processes for the council and schools as required.
• Supporting high‑impact HR programmes and projects that strengthen the council’s employee experience and promote a positive, consistent people culture.

What we are looking for:

• Level 3 CIPD or above, or relevant experience. 
• Demonstrate previous experience in HR, including an understanding of HR and processes, such as recruitment, onboarding, learning and development and payroll. 
• Experience with iTrent system. (Desirable) 
• Experience of working in Local government. (Desirable)

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger. 

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Natalie Grice, HR Policy and Reward Manager, natalie.grice@RBWM.gov.uk.

Company: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Salary: £30,193 - £34,104 per annum

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Communications

Job Role: Officer