Head of Employee Relations

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Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

Head of Employee Relations

Permanent

Grade

Consultation grade subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Overview

We are at the heart of Birmingham City Councils most essential asset its People.

Playing a vital role in shaping the future of the city and ensuring that key services reach those who need them most. With a focus on aligning workforce needs with organisational goals our team supports engages and motivates the workforce to deliver exceptional services to Birminghams citizens.

Whether its managing accurate payroll ensuring safe recruitment fostering positive employee relations or driving inclusive policies every decision we make has a direct impact on both employees and the community.

Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive guided by our core principles of being helpful openminded and delivering positive outcomes.

By working collaboratively across service areas we provide expert guidance and support to colleagues empowering them to focus on delivering vital frontline services. If youre passionate about making a difference this role gives you the opportunity to contribute to a forwardthinking diverse and vibrant city creating lasting impact for both our employees and citizens.

Role Overview

This is a highimpact leadership role at the heart of HR OD and Payroll. As Head of Employee Relations youll lead and shape strategic employee relations across the organisation playing a pivotal role in building a highperforming inclusive and engaged workforce. You will drive forward people policies and practices that not only ensure legal compliance and fairness but also actively support organisational change and workforce wellbeing. With a strong focus on collaboration innovation and continuous improvement this role is instrumental in creating a modern customerfocused HR service that makes a real difference to the lives of our employees and the citizens we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership of the Employee Relations function delivering expert guidance and shaping forwardthinking policies that support a highperformance and inclusive culture

Case ManagementManage and resolve complex employee relations cases including disciplinary grievance and performance issues ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and legal compliance throughout the process

Build strong collaborative relationships with senior leaders and Trade Unions ensuring fair and transparent people practices and fulfilling all statutory obligations.

Lead the development and continuous improvement of ER strategies using data and insight to inform decisionmaking and drive organisational change.

Manage and develop a highperforming ER team fostering a culture of accountability innovation

About You

A highly credible HR professional with extensive experience in employee relations within large complex organisations. Bringing advanced knowledge of employment law case law and people strategy with a strong track record of developing and implementing effective policies and solutions. Demonstrable strategic insight sound judgement and the ability to influence at a senior level in unionised and politically sensitive environments.

Proven ability to manage complex caseloads lead highperforming teams and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver peoplefocused outcomes. Skilled in interpreting data and business intelligence to inform decisionmaking drive continuous improvement and shape proactive people interventions. Committed to innovation continuous development and upholding the values of equality inclusion and public service.

Please upload an uptodate CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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