Job description:
Context:
The HR and Organisational Development function leads and enables organisational development, workforce strategy and change, delivering a strategic and digitally enabled people offer that advances equity and justice and supports the Council�s priorities.
The function is structured across three interconnected areas:
� HR Business Partnering and Employee Relations
� Employment Services
� Organisational Development and Inclusion
These areas work together to provide an end-to-end people service, supporting organisational performance, workforce sustainability and consistent, high quality people management practice.
Job Purpose:
To act as a strategic partner to designated directorate leadership teams, leading the development and delivery of workforce strategy and organisational change that supports service priorities and the Council�s corporate plan.
The role works with senior leaders to shape organisational design, workforce planning, culture and performance, ensuring that people strategy and organisational capability enable high quality, sustainable services.
The post holder acts as a member of designated Directorate Management Teams, providing expert advice, challenge and support on people strategy, organisational change and leadership practice.
Working in close partnership with the Assistant Director HR Business Partnering and Employee Relations, and with the Organisational Development and Inclusion function, the role ensures that workforce strategy, organisational change and leadership activity are aligned and mutually reinforcing, while maintaining clear professional accountability for strategic HR business partnering within directorates.
The role uses workforce data, insight and organisational intelligence to identify trends, risks and opportunities, providing forward looking insight to enable leaders to anticipate workforce challenges and take timely, informed action.
Reporting to the Assistant Director HR Business Partnering and Employee Relations, with corporate accountability to the Director of HR and Organisational Development, the role provides strategic support across designated directorates, contributes to corporate HR and organisational priorities and deputises for the Assistant Director as required.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
Strategic business partnering
� Act as the strategic HR lead for designated directorates, working with senior leaders to develop and deliver workforce strategies aligned to service and corporate priorities
� Build strong, trusted relationships with Directors and designated directorate leadership teams, acting as the embedded strategic partner and bringing insight, challenge and forward planning to leadership discussions
� Contribute as a member of Directorate Management Teams, influencing decision making and ensuring people implications are fully considered
Workforce planning and organisational design
� Lead the development of directorate workforce plans, ensuring alignment with financial, service and transformation priorities
� Provide strategic advice on organisational design, operating models and future workforce requirements
� Support services to plan and deliver sustainable workforce solutions
Strategic leadership of restructures and change
� Lead the strategic design and planning of restructures and service change within directorates and ensure alignment with corporate policy, governance frameworks and legal requirements
� Work in partnership with Employee Relations & Change Manager and the Employee Relations service to ensure effective delivery of consultation and implementation
Leadership, culture and performance
� Work with senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability, management practice and organisational culture
� Work in partnership with the Organisational Development and Inclusion function to align leadership, culture and organisational development activity with directorate priorities.
Strategic HR Business Partner in London employer: Matrix Prism
As a Divisional Accountant within our dynamic finance team, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and continuous improvement. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in tailored training opportunities and a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly influence strategic decision-making. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a fulfilling career path that not only meets financial targets but also enhances the professional image of our finance function.
