Service Lead (Human Resources) - County Buildings, Ayr - SOA10348 - SOA10348

Job Description

As Service Lead Human Resources, you will play a lead role in implementing the strategic framework of employment policies, procedures and conditions of service including payroll, pension administration, management of our occupational health contract, employee benefit schemes and organisational development. You will also lead on the design and implementation of corporate and change projects such as organisational culture change; employee engagement; workforce and succession planning and reward and recognition.

The service also works in partnership with recognised Trade Unions to develop and implement new initiatives and is committed to continuous improvement and transformational change in the delivery of our services. Through service redesign and enhanced digital functionality, we are exploring new ways of working to modernise employment practices and service provision.

The specific areas of responsibility for the post will be determined by the Council’s priorities, with the principal accountabilities outlined below:

• Human Resources;
• Organisational Development;
• Reward and Remuneration;
• Occupational Health; and
• The provision of expert advice and guidance on HR matters.

Candidates must have CIPD membership with proven people management experience working in the public sector being desirable but not essential. You must be credible and influential with senior officers and be experienced at change management with the ability to drive key HR transformation projects, ensuring managers and employees are equipped with best practice to foster a high-performing, digital, collaborative and networked culture. In addition, knowledge of the organisation and running of Council Elections is desirable but not essential.

Salary and Benefits

The Grade of this post is Grade 5 / Level 16, the hourly rate is from £36.74 to £37.88 and the annual salary is from £67,050 to £69,131. This is a politically restricted post in terms of the Local Government Housing Act.

The role will be based between office and home offering a hybrid workstyle. We also offer a range of benefits such as Car lease scheme, Lifestyle savings, Purchase of white goods via salary sacrifice, Discounted gym memberships for South Ayrshire leisure facilities and Enhanced Leave Scheme.

The Council

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

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For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Wendy Wesson, Chief HR Officer on or email Wendy.Wesson@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 29 September 2024 with interviews scheduled for week commencing 07 October 2024.