Everything we do is focused on making life better for people in the West Midlands – that’s our reason for being here and it drives every move we make. We lead and support others to deliver our shared future vision for the region – a happier, healthier, better connected place to live and work.

We work with our council partners to keep the region on the move, regenerate places with new homes and businesses and skill up our people so they can do the jobs we’ll need to succeed in the future. We use our role to speak up for and lead our region and bring people together to deliver across the towns and cities that make the West Midlands great.

We’re ambitious, forward thinking and determined to find better ways of working, trusting and supporting each other to get the job done.

Our region needs and deserves our powerful voice - we understand what’s needed here and how to change lives for the better. Our work is already bringing big benefits in the way we keep people moving on our roads, rail and tram systems, the work we’re doing to build homes on derelict sites to protect our precious green spaces, our innovative work on future transport systems and 5G and our plans to tackle the climate change emergency.

Everyone who works here plays their part in this success story and we’re all determined to use our unique role to deliver lasting change across our region.

About the role

A real "hands on" post, you will support the HRBP’s in order to deliver a high-quality service across the organization in particular the provision of first line HR advice to employees and managers

You will be contributing to and helping provide a Business Partnering service to managers and employees across WMCA.

You will undertake key aspects of transactional HR services and support including recruitment (end to end); managing contractual changes and maintaining manual and electronic records.

There will be opportunities to input into strategic HR related projects across the business.

To succeed in the role

You will have previous HR experience and be comfortable in a fast paced, demanding post. Liaising with people at all levels in the business you will support line managers throughout the employee lifecycle, driving the consistent application of policy and procedure.

You will need to have had experience of providing first line HR and OD advice to internal and external stakeholders and supporting an HR team. You will have knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and best practice.

Your skills will include being able to prioritise and manage workloads effectively and have good communication and influencing skills.

In return for your hard work and commitment, we will reward you with a range of competitive and attractive benefits.

We are committed to developing an organisation that is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and welcome applications from all sections of the community.  The following groups are currently under-represented: young people, Black, Asian and ethnic minority groups and women at senior levels.

Wherever possible we will offer flexible working options which assist work-life balance and support service delivery for the customer.

How to apply

Please provide detailed information in your application outlining your suitability for the post and ensure it is submitted by the closing date.

 Closing Date: Monday 3^rd May 2021

Interview Date: To be confirmed

This is a remote working opportunity until a date is agreed for the WMCA workforce to return to our usual place of work at 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham. 

Our priority is to keep all our employees safe and well during this time. We will be working remotely for the foreseeable future, and we are doing everything we can to ensure all our employees can enjoy a comfortable remote working space.

We are committed to developing an organisation that is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The following groups are currently underrepresented: young people, Black, Asian and ethnic minority groups and women at senior levels.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet the essential job role criteria. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed. Wherever possible we will offer flexible working options which assist work-life balance and support service delivery for the customer.

Supporting documents
Assistant HR Business Partner - Role Profile.pdf
WMCA's Benefits Calculator- Assistant HRBP.pdf