Are you an experienced Senior HR Business Partner looking for an opportunity to operate at both a operational and strategic level within a complex, high-impact organisation?
I am delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a Senior HR Business Partner on behalf of a large, forward-thinking local government organisation at a pivotal stage in its workforce and organisational development. This is a key role within the HR & Equality, Diversity & Inclusion function, partnering with senior leaders across corporate services and education focused provision to drive workforce improvement, organisational effectiveness and the delivery of high quality public services.
This organisation is located in Nottingham is committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for the communities it serves, with a strong focus on efficiency, inclusion and long-term sustainability. You will play a central role in shaping and delivering people strategies that support transformation, workforce planning and cultural development, ensuring services are fit for the future. The organisation offers hybrid working, where you will only need to attend the office 2-days per week.
This role is paying up to £450 per day (inside IR35), and will work closely with senior leadership and reporting into the HR Business Lead. You will also lead and support a small team of HR professionals, ensuring a consistent, high-quality service across designated areas while contributing to wider HR and EDI priorities.
Some of the key responsibilities of this Senior HR Business Partner role include:
* Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, providing expert HR and EDI guidance across a range of complex people matters.
* Leading workforce planning and using data and insight to drive decision-making, continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness.
* Supporting and delivering organisational change and service redesign initiatives, ensuring compliance and minimising risk.
* Managing the full employee lifecycle, including senior recruitment, performance management, succession planning and exit strategies.
* Overseeing complex employee relations casework, ensuring best practice and adherence to employment legislation.
* Building strong relationships with Trade Unions and key stakeholders, working collaboratively to manage employee relations issues.
* Championing equality, diversity and inclusion, embedding inclusive practices across the organisation.
* Leading, developing and managing HR colleagues, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
* Deputising for the HR Business Lead and contributing to the leadership and direction of the wider HR & EDI function.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background within schools/local government, ideally CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent. You will bring significant experience of operating in a business partnering model, with a proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and delivering people-focused solutions within a complex environment.
You will have strong knowledge of UK employment law, experience of managing complex employee relations issues, and a demonstrable ability to lead organisational change and workforce transformation initiatives. A collaborative and credible communicator, you will be confident working across multiple stakeholders and adapting to evolving organisational needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where you can make a tangible impact on workforce strategy, organisational performance and the delivery of inclusive, high-quality public services. If you are looking for a role that combines strategic influence with operational delivery, I would be keen to hear from you.