Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to work with a North East Local Authority on a temporary basis. This is initially a three month assignment working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. Overview: The HR Business Partner will work closely with Heads of Service, Head Teachers, and other senior leaders to manage HR processes, provide expert advice, and support organisational development. Main Duties: * Support senior managers with managing absence, capability, discipline, grievance, and workforce changes including organisational change, redundancy, and redeployment * Apply national and local terms and conditions of employment, including grading of posts * Provide training and mentoring to line managers to enable effective HR decision-making * Deliver professional HR advice on recruitment, employment, and terms and conditions of employment * Conduct research and analysis to support HR and organisational development projects * Contribute to HR policy development and project work as required * Promote and implement the organisation’s equality policy in all aspects of employment * Maintain a safe, healthy, and secure working environment and adhere to all organisational policies and procedures Essential Criteria: * Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or senior HR professional in a public sector environment * Strong knowledge of employee relati...