Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 36 weeks with a possible extension.

Job Purpose

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Lead to join Westminster City Council on an interim basis.

Reporting directly to the Head of HR, the successful candidate will provide senior-level HR support to ensure the continued delivery of a professional, responsive, and effective HR service during a period of organisational transformation.

The postholder will act as a trusted advisor to managers, lead on complex employee relations matters, support workforce planning initiatives, and contribute to the successful delivery of the Council's Fit for the Future Transformation Programme.

Responsibilities

Provide effective leadership and management support to the HR team.

Deliver expert HR advice and guidance across a broad range of employee relations issues.

Manage complex disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management cases.

Support recruitment, retention, and workforce planning initiatives.

Produce, analyse, and interpret workforce data and HR management information.

Lead and support organisational change programmes, restructures, and consultation exercises.

Ensure the effective implementation of HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation updates.

Contribute to staff wellbeing, learning and development, and organisational culture initiatives.

Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.

Support workforce redesign and change implementation activity within the Transformation Programme.

Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and managers across the organisation

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