Job Description

Our HR team is evolving and with it, new posts and opportunities are available. This is a new role, acting as the first point of contact alongside our other Senior HR Advisor, for advice and support across multiple directorates within the business. In this post, you have the opportunity to capitalise on a broad array of responsibilities and develop both yourself and the role. There\'s a lot going on in this team currently, from upgrading our processes to online systems and big TUPE projects in the pipeline, its an exciting period of time for any HR professional to get stuck in. You\'ll be responsible for providing the HR Business Partners with a strategic, enabling service - whilst not being afraid to challenge the status-quo. Please note that this role is is being advertised over the festive period, and applications will be reviewed from w.c. 8th January 2024. What will you be doing?

• Provide advice and support to managers on a wide variety of HR processes, including probation, attendance, performance and conduct along with ER cases, TUPE or restructuring of directorates or teams.
• Contribute to and work with HR colleagues on the drafting of job descriptions and applying the job evaluation process to achieve robust job roles and fair and equitable pay rates
• .Coach new managers and lead on the manager\xe2\x80\x99s induction so that new managers understand their people management responsibilities.
• Contribute to the development of training sessions and resources that form part of the Management Fundamentals Programme.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with managers, as well as key stakeholders, such as recognised Trade Union representatives, working proactively to understand and meet their business challenges.
• Support HR Service Centre team on their administrative responsibilities for new starters, leavers, timely processing of payroll, including contractual changes and production of relevant correspondence and references.
• Represent HR Services at various meetings or as a project team member providing specialist advice and support as needed.

About you

• CIPD qualified.
• History of working in a HR team at an advisory level.
• Evidence of using coaching skills to develop managers competence and confidence, and keeping up-to-date with your own continued professional development.
• Proven experience of providing value-add HR advice on employment matters.
• Experience of dealing with ER cases from informal stage through to formal hearings and appeals.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and evidence of using using your own initiative to make sound decisions based on policy and legislation.
• Experience of delivering HR advice on a range of employment matters to stakeholders across the entire employee lifecycle.

Creating an Inclusive Workplace West Midlands Combined Authority is dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don\'t fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould. How to apply To apply for a position, we require applicants to upload an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how they meet the essential criteria for the role. To ensure fairness and impartiality, our application process is designed to be anonymised. We ask that all applicants remove their name and avoid referencing protected characteristics, such as gender or age, when submitting their CV and supporting statement. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. However, in exceptional cases where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. About us Our vision is to create a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region. We aim to achieve this vision by living our values, which include being a partnership organisation, valuing and respecting our people, fostering a can-do attitude, and encouraging innovation. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential role criteria. WMCA believes that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work. WMCA operates a hybrid way of working, which involves a combination of office-based work and remote work. This approach allows for flexibility and adaptability to meet individual needs and preferences. We understand that not everyone can benefit from this way of working, and so we also promote flexible working options whenever possible to support work-life balance. We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don\'t let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future, we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you. Reasonable Adjustments If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team at careers@wmca.org.uk. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs. Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.