HR Specialist (Wellbeing)

Together, we’re delivering the future together and becoming an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. To achieve our goals, we need to transform how we work by redesigning our organisational structure, so we’re set up for success and sustainability in the future. Our HR & Cultural Change service is at the start of its journey, to fundamentally change how it works to deliver Our People and Culture Strategy, helping to make sure the organisation is well-equipped to respond to opportunities and challenges, now and in the future.

About us

At Oxfordshire County Council, we are proud to be a forward-thinking organisation that places people at the heart of everything we do. Our People & Culture Strategy is built on the belief that a thriving, inclusive, and empowered employee community is key to delivering outstanding services to the people we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to bring their whole selves to work.

Our HR & Cultural Change service plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation. We are a team that dares to do things differently, embraces innovation, and works collaboratively to deliver meaningful change. As we continue to evolve, we are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our team on a part-time basis.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Specialist (Wellbeing) to join our team on a part-time basis.

This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Council's wellbeing strategy by designing and implementing innovative, future-focused initiatives that enhance employees' health and wellbeing. The aim is to create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and are provided with solutions to manage their own health and wellbeing. This will directly contribute to reducing sickness absence, increasing performance, and fostering a positive workplace atmosphere.

The post holder will work across the organisation, providing advice and guidance to support managers and employees. They will be responsible for offering proactive, preventative solutions to enhance health and wellbeing throughout the organisation. You will also provide support in managing our Occupational Health contract along with other health and wellbeing providers i.e. Access to Work, to ensure the council is achieving value for money.

Post holders at this level are likely to be CIPD Level 5 or working towards this qualification or equivalent qualified or have significant experience at working at a HR advisory level. You will manage personal caseloads, contributing to projects and initiatives.

The ideal candidate for this role should possess:

• A practical understanding of the range of HR services and their contribution to organisational performance.
• Experience in identifying needs and issues, and sourcing solutions to ensure quality and consistency in providing advice and guidance for a positive customer experience.
• Detailed knowledge of the organisation’s policies, processes, and procedures, and how they operate in practice.
• Experience working flexibly within a team and across different areas of HR activity.

Please refer to the job description on our careers site for a full list of criteria.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working
• 30 days’ holiday p.a. plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Following our service redesign, the new HR & Cultural Change operating model ensures everyone has clarity on their role and remit, while reinforcing a ‘one team’ ethos. This is an exciting time to join us, as we take the next steps in our service together. Are you in?