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This role is a perfect opportunity to further develop your HR skills and experience within a busy and supportive team.

You will provide business focussed, pragmatic HR advice and support to the Council and schools on the management of complex and sensitive cases relating to Conduct, Performance and Resolution; and will play a vital role in coaching and supporting mangers in line with policy and procedure.

Applications are encouraged from HR professionals who can demonstrate understanding of the application of employment legislation in a large and diverse organisation. You will be flexible, creative and have a high level of interpersonal skills, with the ability to create positive influence.

Like many local authorities, Wakefield Council is facing unprecedented financial challenges, whilst we are in a strong position and have effectively managed the challenges so far, we know that we must stay ahead of the game.  The HR function is critical to the Councils future strategic planning, we aim to be one of the best performing councils in the country, with the best people working for us.

What we offer in return:

• A supportive and encouraging team
• Professional development
• Flexi scheme
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday entitlement – 29 days rising to 32 days, plus bank holidays
• Access to the Council’s Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, MetroCard)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Interested and want to find more? please email: luisawaite@wakefield.gov.uk 

To apply please click the Apply now link below.