R2R11 Senior Strategic Lead Operations and Talent
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Job Location:
Southend on Sea - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your New Organisation
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a progressive local authority dedicated to delivering exceptional services and driving meaningful change for its residents businesses and communities. The Council continues to invest in ambitious projects that keep Southend-on-Sea vibrant and firmly on the map.
Your new role
This is a pivotal leadership role within the senior leadership team reporting to the Head of People & Organisation Culture. Youll play a critical role in helping to shape and deliver the Councils transformation programme leading strategic initiatives across HR Operations Payroll Pensions Data and Talent. Your remit includes ensuring services are efficient customer-focused and aligned with organisational priorities. The role also carries responsibility for managing a budget of approximately 1.25 million leading a large team and delivering an income target of around 210K. This position offers an exceptional platform for ambitious professionals seeking to broaden their strategic and operational expertise providing the scope and exposure to progress towards future Head or Director-level opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement the Councils new Front Door HR service desk driving digital enablement and automation.
- Transform Payroll and Pensions into a strategic enabler of employee experience and organisational effectiveness.
- Leverage data and analytics to inform decisions and create a People dashboard using AI.
- Oversee resourcing and talent strategies including senior recruitment campaigns and options appraisal for future delivery models.
- Act as product owner for HR elements of the ERP transformation programme.
- Build strong partnerships with senior leaders trade unions and external stakeholders.
What youll need to succeed
Youll be CIPD-qualified with extensive experience in HR strategy talent management and transformation within a large complex organisation ideally within the public sector. As a recognised thought leader you will influence best practice shape innovative solutions and drive forward-thinking approaches to people strategy. Your ability to lead change embrace technology and foster high-performing teams will be critical. Strong communication skills political awareness and a collaborative approach are essential. Payroll and pensions leadership experience will also be highly advantageous.
What youll get in return
They offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave flexible working options and a generous pension. This is a hybrid role giving you the flexibility to work from home while spending around two days a week in the office.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of people services in a progressive council that values innovation and continuous improvement. Youll have the autonomy to lead change and make a tangible impact on the organisation and its workforce.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role please contact Louisa London at Hays - Senior HR recruitment Essex & East Anglia for more information -
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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
All applicants for this role will require a DBS check.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications regardless of race sex disability sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity age or religion or belief.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- Continuous Improvement
- FDA Regulations
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Profit & Loss
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Supervising Experience
