My client is seeking a proactive HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted strategic partner. This role involves providing high-quality, professional HR services, advising on all aspects of people management, employment law, and organisational change. The successful candidate will work closely with managers across various departments to deliver practical, people-centred solutions that align with internal policy, employment legislation, and their mission.
Day-to-Day of the Role:
- Provide expert HR advice on policies, procedures, conditions of service, employee relations, and equality, diversity and inclusion matters.
- Coach and support managers through complex employee relations issues, ensuring legal compliance and best practice.
- Interpret and apply employment law to develop practical, compliant policies and practices; communicate these to staff and deliver training as required.
- Build effective partnerships with service managers, aligning HR support with corporate priorities and workforce planning needs.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the People Strategy and annual People Plan.
- Lead on HR projects that support corporate priorities and draft HR reports for committees and senior leadership.
- Advise on recruitment campaigns, developing inclusive attraction and selection methods and effective on-boarding strategies.
- Provide case management support in areas such as performance management, discipline and grievance, succession planning, talent management, pay and reward, sickness, reasonable adjustments, and settlement agreements.
- Provide HR leadership on restructures, redundancy processes, and TUPE transfers, ensuring fair consultation and legal compliance, negotiating with recognised trade unions where required.
- Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of corporate training and apprenticeship programmes based on needs analysis.
- Maintain accurate HR records and provide workforce analytics to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
- Develop and promote staff wellbeing initiatives and engagement activities.
- Provide supervision and support to HR Advisers and Administrators, including coaching and task oversight.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage complex and sensitive cases effectively.
- Experience in organisational change management.
- Proficient in HR systems and workforce analytics.
