Job DescriptionTo support the delivery of the corporate change management approach to align with priorities and workforce culture aspirations.
To play a lead role in the development and implementation of actions aimed at cultural change within the workforce.
This includes responsibility for specific actions and developing new practical approaches to improve people management in the council e.g.
policy review; communications; employee involvement; handbooks and toolkits.The post will lead assigned projects, provide advice and support on cross-departmental projects and organisational development work, develop and revise policies and procedures and contribute to the development of strategic initiatives.RequirementsAssist and contribute to organisational development through the delivery of the workforce culture plans and activities, change management and engagement activity; to support and foster a culture of innovation, support improvement, modernisation, change and transformation.Develop and enhance corporate employee communications, engagement, culture and motivationContribute positively towards development of a comprehensive organisational development teamDevelop, review, implement and monitor HR policies and practices The IndividualDemonstrable experience in human resources or organisational development role, with experience/knowledge of: Responsibility for areas of work that require progression through stages, achieving appropriate milestones and deadlines, liaison with various stakeholders and regular review of requirement for final outcomeAwareness of workforce culture matters, influencing factors and leading work in this areaPreparation, analysis and evaluation of reports including making recommendationsProvision of advice on conditions of service issuesAdvising managers and employees on employment related issuesAwareness of Equality issuesAppreciation of current HR and local authority issuesExperience in enabling and facilitating change preferably in a wide variety of settings at various levels including teams and individuals in the organisation with evidence of sustainable change.Able to work and actively contribute towards a positive team environment Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent evidence of learning in a vocational capacity*Member of CIPD, or other relevant professional bodyAbility to assimilate information quickly, work using initiative and common sense and to take balanced decisionsAbility to respond to competing demands, prioritise self and work on own initiativeEffective research skillsEffective communication and presentation skills – oral and written.
Able to give compelling and simple presentation of information to a variety of audiences.IT literate including knowledge and experience of various software packages e.g.
ExcelAbility to remain impartial and stand own groundAbility to forward plan, anticipating various potential outcomesKnowledge and understanding of human resource policies, legislation and emerging areas of interest and ability to relate it to practical issuesAbility to gain trust of managersAbility to remain impartial and stand own groundAbility to work accurately and to accept responsibilitySound knowledge of good practice and ability to give constructive advice under pressureKnowledge and understanding of contracts of employment and employment lawKnowledge and understanding of bullying, harassment and disciplinary, grievance processesAbility to motivate, persuade and influence a wide range of stakeholders to encourage collaborative working, deal with conflict and resistance and to influence and affect major change in service delivery which will improve services.An ability to gain credibility and appropriately challenge and manage differing views/resistance to change in a group setting.Ability to influence, persuade and convince others, demonstrating leadership skills and the ability to establish a rapport with a range of audiencesFacilitation skills and leading of group discussions.Ability to relate to a wide variety of peopleAbility to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to deliver quality presentations and react positively to challenging situations that may arise.Confident, mature approach and positive attitude to work and the team.Must respect confidentiality and behave with tact and diplomacy.Must be able to travel efficiently between locations within Moray and occasionally outside of the area.
Closing date: 22nd November Starting salary: £33, pro rata *18.13 hours per week* career grade scheme applies