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HR (Human Resources) Transformation & Engagement Senior Advisor – NLC7

People Operations Team-Employee Service Centre

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who has extensive experience of working within a fast-paced HR customer service role. If you thrive in a customer-focused environment and bring exceptional communication skills, attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement – this role is for you.

The Employee Service Centre comprises of the following teams:

HR Transformation and Engagement

• People Operations
• HR Compliance and Audit
• HR process reengineering
• People Helpdesk
• Workforce Engagement and Employee Website administration

Payroll & Pensions Team

Workforce Resourcing

• Recruitment

Workforce Systems and Analytics

• Analytics
• Workforce Systems Admin
• Workforce Systems Development

Role Overview

As a Senior Advisor within HR Transformation – People Operations Team, you will:

• Supervise day-to-day activities of People Operations Advisors, managing workloads and ensuring payroll deadlines and service level agreements are adhered to.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of HR transactions across the full employee lifecycle to termination.
• Support the Team Lead in driving digitilisation agenda, enhancing processes and promoting employee and manager self-service.
• Act as a key point of contact for employees and managers, resolving transactional HR queries and complaints with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the Tea Lead when necessary.

 What we are Looking For

We are seeking a proactive individual who can thrive under pressure and manage conflicting priorities. You should be:

• Skilled in time management and confident working independently
• Experienced in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable, challenging existing practices and embrace change.
• Open and receptive to supporting digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly in MS Office; familiarity with ITrent and MYNL Portal would be advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sharp analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail
• Educated to SVQ3, HNC, or equivalent level.
• Knowledgeable in HR policies, procedures, and relevant legislation

If you would like some more information or to discuss further please contact Caroline Weldon, People Operations Team Lead: WeldonC@northlan.gov.uk

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council 

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. 

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub 

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy. 

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter. 

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work. 

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. 

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. 

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People. 

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link. 

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151. 

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL 

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***