HR Senior Business Partner in Lancaster

Senior HR Business Partner Full Time - 18-month Fixed Term Contract Salary £55,000 - £60,000 plus excellent benefits package, including 39 days annual leave (inc. of statutory holidays) and greatly enhanced pension scheme Flexible and family friendly working arrangements including hybrid working (3 days on site and 2 from home). I’m partnering with a large and prestigious not-for-profit organisation based in Lancashire as they look to appoint an experienced HR professional for an 18-month fixed term contract. Reporting into the Deputy Director of HR and working closely with the Head of HR, you will support senior leaders and line managers to influence, steer and implement both the organisation’s business strategy and the People and Culture Plan. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain further exposure to a wide range of challenging projects including organisational change and business transformation initiatives for a large and varied workforce and to future proof the organisation for years to come. Key Responsibilities for the Senior HR Business Partner: · Facilitate workforce planning discussions to support the business areas, discussing future resourcing needs, with outputs feeding into the annual business planning process, succession planning, talent management, organisational change, employee relations, case management and resourcing requests. · Support leaders and managers in facilitating the delivery of organisational projects and people initiatives, including cyclical HR activity. · Contribute to the implementation of the organisation’s People and Culture Plan by leading on a wide range of HR projects. · Line manage an HR Advisor/s and work closely together on operational issues/opportunities, identify any development needs and provide professional support and development. · In collaboration with the wider HR team, provide proactive support and specialist advice in relation to transformational activity through a strong change management approach. · Manage a wide range of complex Employee Relations casework, supporting investigations and with the preparation for hearings, including supporting panels and employment tribunals. · Negotiate and consult with the recognised trade unions on employee relations issues. · Act as dedicated HR support for large organisational change projects, as required, including managing and supporting restructures. Key Requirements for the Senior HR Business Partner: It is essential that you are a seasoned HR professional, working at a similar HR business partnering level with experience of managing and resolving complex Employee Relations casework. Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to work collaboratively at all levels and communicate with a wide and diverse range of stakeholders. It would help if you were a car driver and owner. If you are interested in this Senior HR Business Partner position and you feel that your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities.