People Partner

Your new organisation

My client is a large, complex and values-driven organisation in Bristol with a diverse workforce and a strong commitment to delivering excellent services to its stakeholders. I partnered with this organisation for many years and delighted to confirm the organisation is recognised for its collaborative culture, commitment to inclusion and focus on continuous improvement, providing an environment where HR professionals can make a genuine impact.

The Role

People Partner Interim 3-6 months, up to £197 per day PAYE, Bristol, Hybrid - potential to extend or go permanent.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a busy People Services team as a People Partner.

Working closely with Managers and leaders across the organisation, you will provide expert advice and support on a broad range of employee relations and workforce matters. You will manage a varied caseload of complex HR issues, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance management and organisational change programmes.

The successful candidate will also:

• Partner with managers to identify workforce trends and develop practical solutions.
• Lead and support change initiatives, restructures and consultation processes.
• Coach and influence managers to build people management capability.
• Contribute to HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support equality, diversity and inclusion objectives across the organisation.
• Deliver training and guidance on HR policies, procedures and best practice.

What you'll need to succeedThis opportunity will suit an experienced HR professional (senior HR Advisor, HRBP) ideally available immediately. To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Ideally CIPD qualified (or equivalent) or working towards completion.
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Significant experience managing complex employee relations casework.
• Experience supporting organisational change, restructures and workforce planning activities.
• Solid track record of working in HR/ER in UK organisations.
• Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working within a large and complex organisation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and identify trends.
• A proactive, pragmatic and customer-focused approach.

Experience within a large public sector, education, healthcare or similarly complex environment could be advantageous.

What you'll get in returnFlexible working options available.Large well-established employer with superb facilitiesSupportive and friendly line Manager and teamPotential for the assignment to extended or perm post.

What you need to do nowIf you are an experienced HR professional with relevant experience looking for a role where you can influence organisational outcomes, lead on complex people matters and contribute to strategic workforce initiatives, I'd welcome your application and up-to-date CV.If this role is not right for you based on the above details, but you are an experienced person open to making your next career move, please reach out to me with your updated CV and availability for a Teams call.If the role is not right for you, but you know someone who could be a fit, please share the details or forward their details to me - referrals are welcomed and very much appreciated.

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