3-Month Contract with a Local Authority
Summary
* The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will work closely with management teams to achieve strategic objectives related to people and organizational culture. This role is crucial in driving initiatives such as workforce planning, talent management, and organizational restructuring. The HRBP will offer expert advice on organizational and people-related projects, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while upholding the highest professional standards.
Responsibilities
* Serve as the primary liaison between aligned Director(s), management teams, and People & Organisational Culture.
* Lead people-related initiatives, including:
o Workforce planning and succession planning
o Talent management and career development
o Leadership development and performance management
o Employee engagement and retention strategies
* Facilitate organizational restructuring, including consultation with trade unions and staff, managing redundancy and redeployment processes, and embedding changes with OD support.
* Provide advice and guidance to senior managers on organisational matters such as transformation, design, delivery, and employment law issues, engaging employee relations and policy teams as needed.
Essential Experience Required
* Proven experience in a Human Resources Business Partner or similar strategic HR role.
* Demonstrated ability to lead workforce planning, talent management, and organizational change initiatives.
* Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
* Experience in consulting with trade unions and managing complex employee relations issues.
Essential Qualifications Required
* Graduate Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) qualification or actively pursuing CIPD Level 7.
* Strong understanding of organizational development principles and HR strategy.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 35 hours per week
* Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Pier Head, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2BS, United Kingdom
* This role is hybrid with the expectation to be office-based 2 days per week. The main office is Cunard Building, Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L3 1 AH.
* Interviews will be conducted onsite on 27th November. This will be a competency-based interview conducted face-to-face with two Senior Human Resources Business Partners, lasting no longer than 1 hour.
The role closes on 21st November 2025, apply ASAP.