At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive strategic HR initiatives and support workforce planning in a dynamic local authority.
- Company: Local authority focused on impactful HR practices and community engagement.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and enjoy a flexible work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your HR expertise.
- Qualifications: CIPD qualified or equivalent, with strong HR and people management skills.
The predicted salary is between 53898 - 65876 £ per year.
3-4 months contract with a local authority.
Summary
This role supports key functions within a dynamic local authority environment, driving strategic HR initiatives and delivering expert guidance across workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational change. The Senior HR Business Partner will collaborate closely with senior leaders and HR teams to align people strategies with Council priorities.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior managers, stakeholders, and HR teams to proactively plan and deliver workforce and people strategies aligned with divisional and Council priorities.
- Lead and allocate HR resources to ensure timely delivery of business partnering activities, including:
- Workforce planning
- Employee relations
- Organisational change
- Talent management
- Coach and support managers and HR colleagues to drive successful HR change and meet business goals.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in HR generalist and people practices.
- Manage complex employee relations casework with confidence and professionalism.
- Support organisational change initiatives and transformation programmes.
- Provide expert HR advice to managers across all people-related matters.
- Produce clear, insightful management reports to inform decision-making.
Experience
- Proven experience in a senior HR business partnering role, ideally within a public sector or local authority setting.
- Strong track record in managing complex employee relations cases and organisational change.
- Experience in coaching and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Prior experience in local government is highly desirable but not essential.
Qualifications
- CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent HR qualification.
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 36 hours a week
- Hybrid working model with a minimum of two days per week in the London Bridge office.
- The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
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Contact Details:
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