HR & OD consultant

Seven Social Care is looking for an HR & OD consultant to work with Wrexham Borough Council. 

You will provide HR professional support and advice to Service Managers on the operation, implementation, interpretation and management of HR policies and support on organisation change projects. You will support Service Managers to develop the skills and confidence to apply best practice and resolve HR issues in the workplace. You will need to be qualified to CIPD level, or equivalent, and be able to demonstrate competencies in a busy, customer-focussed environment. Ideally you will have public sector HR experience or the ability to pick up the requirements of the role quickly. The placement is initially for 6 weeks, but has the potential to run up to 6 months.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide professional advice to departments and/or schools – Chief Officers, other Managers, Headteachers (including, as required, attendance at appropriate meetings e.g. schools, DMTs.  To advise on HR & OD policies and procedures, terms and conditions of service and employment legislation to ensure that employees in all services are managed in a fair and consistent way.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Council’s priorities e.g. A modern and resilient Council, the Organisation Development and Workforce strategy, Social Care Workforce Strategy, workforce planning initiatives and other plans across the Authority, as a member of the HR & OD team.  Contribute to the development and delivery of recruitment and retention initiatives including the social care sector as part of the priority board work and other identified needs.

Applicant Requirements:

• Experience: 2+ years working within the same role/similar

Working with Seven Social Care:

Established in 2011, Seven Social Care is a leading provider of social care professionals to county councils, charities, hospitals, care homes and private organisations across the UK.

Seven is the recruitment service that guarantees experienced, qualified and available staff exactly when you need them. Our expert talent acquisition team seamlessly connect professionals to all areas of social care; including Children and Adults, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Community, Support Work and everything in between.

After being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2018, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity and attention to detail.