At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with leaders to deliver strategic HR advice and manage complex employee relations.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation focused on people initiatives and organisational change.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in shaping workplace culture and supporting employees.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR management and strong knowledge of UK employment law required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
HR Partner
Contract: Fixed Term - 6-month FTC About the Role We're looking for an experienced HR Partner to provide a proactive, customer-focused HR service, partnering with leaders across academic and professional services.
You'll support a wide range of people initiatives, organisational change programmes and complex employee relations matters while helping deliver the organisation's People Strategy.
Key Responsibilities Partner with senior managers to provide strategic and operational HR advice.
Manage complex Employee Relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, sickness, performance, redundancy and organisational change.
Support restructuring, workforce planning and change management initiatives.
Lead on safeguarding-related HR matters and ensure compliance with statutory guidance.
Coach and support managers on people management and employment legislation.
Develop and implement HR policies and best practice.
Build positive relationships with Trade Unions and support consultation processes.
Lead HR projects and contribute to continuous service improvement.
Line manage and develop HR team members.
About You You'll have: Previous HR Business Partner or HR Manager experience within a complex, unionised environment.
Strong Employee Relations experience, including complex case management.
Excellent knowledge of UK employment law.
Experience supporting organisational change and culture initiatives.
Strong stakeholder management, coaching and influencing skills.
The confidence to build relationships and challenge constructively where appropriate.
Desirable Experience within Higher or Further Education.
Knowledge of safeguarding within an education setting.
Experience with job evaluation and workforce planning.
Chartered MCIPD (or equivalent).
Please note: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check due to safeguarding responsibilities.
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