Flexible Resource Officer

Flexible Resource Officer

Matlock, Derbyshire (Hybrid, avg 1 day per week in office subject to business need)

Grade 11 - £38,629 - £41,928

The Recruitment team are seeking a new Flexible Resource Officer. This position involves the line management of one team member, requires tenacity and knowledge in relation to contract management, demands strong commercial acumen and needs a strong grasp of employment law in relation to agency workers and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and Develop Resources@Derbyshire: Oversee the strategic and operational management of the Council's in-house agency, ensuring it meets its objectives and continues to develop.
• External Agency Contract Management: Lead the procurement and management of the external agency sole supplier contract, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• HR Policy and Practice: Support and advise managers and employees on HR policies and practices, ensuring they are implemented effectively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including managers, employees, HR colleagues, and trade unions.
• Agency Spend Management: Monitor and review agency spend, working with Resourcing Managers to identify and implement cost-saving measures.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Proven experience in managing HR services, particularly in a large, complex organization. Experience with external agencies and procurement processes is essential.
• Skills: Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of HR policies, employment legislation, and the use of agency workers. Understanding of the service environment and relevant HR considerations.
• Personal Attributes: Proactive, resilient, and able to work independently. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

Qualifications:

• A relevant degree or CIPD Level 5 qualification (or currently working towards it).
• CIPD professional membership (Chartered) or an advanced level CIPD qualification is desirable.OR
• Substantial relevant experience.

Why Join Us?

• 27 Days of Annual Leave - Rising to 32 after 5 years continuous service
• Flexi-Time Scheme - Allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave off every 4 weeks.
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Flexible Working: We offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal life.
• Professional Development: We are committed to your professional growth and offer opportunities for continued learning and development.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

For a confidential discussion about the opportunity please contact our Recruitment Manager, Chris O'Brien at [email protected].

Apply Now! If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and support our departments to fulfil their resourcing needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and be a part of our awesome Recruitment team.

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council's IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.