We are seeking a HR Business Partner to work on a initial 5 month contract for a busy Public Sector business.
About the Role
As a senior member of the HR Operations team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering the people strategy. You'll act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, driving organisational development, embedding cultural change, and ensuring people-related issues are at the heart of service design and delivery.
This is a high-impact role where you'll balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, helping position the business as an employer of choice.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Partnership
* Act as an extended member of the Senior Management Team for an assigned Directorate
* Align HR strategies with long-term organisational goals and financial sustainability
* Lead organisational design, workforce planning, and change management programmes
Talent & Culture
* Shape succession planning, leadership development, and talent acquisition strategies
* Champion the "At Our Best" programme to drive engagement, inclusion, and high performance
* Embed values-driven behaviours and new ways of working across services
Performance & Capability
* Drive performance management and capability building across teams
* Provide coaching and risk-based advice to senior managers and leaders
Data & Insights
* Commission and interpret HR analytics to inform evidence-based decisions
* Lead responses to employment data requests and staffing information
Employee Relations & Risk
* Advise on complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk
* Maintain strong relationships with trade unions, especially during change initiatives
Innovation & Technology
* Leverage digital solutions and explore AI to enhance service delivery
* Commission Centres of Excellence to embed transformational HR interventions
Governance & Policy
* Support the development and consistent application of HR policies and procedures
* Ensure EDI is embedded in all HR practices and meets legal standards
Leadership & Influence
* Be a visible, inspiring member of the HR Operations leadership team
* Deputise for the Head of HR Operations when required
* Act as a positive ambassador for HR Operations and the wider HR & OD Service
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a strategic HR advisor or HR Business Partner in a complex public sector environment
* Strong track record in organisational development, change management, and workforce planning
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Skilled in HR analytics, risk management, and employee relations
* Familiarity with digital HR tools and emerging technologies including AI
* Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion