4-5 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
* An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced Strategic HR Business Partner to join a high-performing HR & Organisational Development team.
* This role will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, playing a key part in the development and implementation of strategic people initiatives, workforce transformation, and organisational change programmes.
* You will contribute to the overall performance and culture of the organisation by influencing leadership, driving high-impact HR strategies, and embedding modern ways of working aligned with organisational values.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
* Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, supporting directorates in aligning people strategies with business goals
* Lead organisational design and change programmes, including restructures and workforce planning
* Drive the development of a values-based, high-performance culture through leadership and engagement strategies
* Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters and employment law
* Use data and HR analytics to drive decision-making, trend analysis and proactive HR solutions
* Commission and collaborate with centres of excellence to implement transformational change
* Support and coach senior leaders, enabling them to manage their people effectively and compliantly
* Lead or contribute to key people-related projects and change workstreams
* Influence the design and implementation of inclusive HR policies and practices
* Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including trade union representatives
* Promote and embed equality, diversity and inclusion across all people practices
* Represent HR in leadership forums and deputise for the Head of HR Operations as required
* Ensure compliance with statutory and organisational HR frameworks, including risk and governance
Skills/Experience:
* Proven experience in a senior-level HR Business Partner or strategic HR advisory role, ideally in a complex public or large-scale environment
* Demonstrable success in leading organisational change, workforce transformation and people strategy development
* Deep knowledge of employment law, employee relations and HR best practice
* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and support senior stakeholders
* Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to use data to inform HR strategy
* Confident in handling sensitive or complex people issues with discretion and professionalism
* Experience working within unionised environments and managing constructive industrial relations
* Skilled in using digital HR tools, systems, and AI to support modern HR delivery
* Coaching and mentoring experience at senior management level
* Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work
Additional Information:
* The closing date: 13/10/2025.
* Working Hours: 37 hours per week.