Join our team as a Human Resources Business Partner and help shape the future of the East Midlands through strategic HR initiatives. Welcome to EMCCA At the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), we are unlocking billions of pounds of investment for our region through our devolution deal with the government. Our elected Mayor will be a powerful voice on the national stage for the people of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, overseeing devolved powers around transport, housing, skills and adult education, economic development, and net zero. We will make our region more prosperous, sustainable, and fairer, helping our people and businesses to create and seize opportunities. EMCCA’s overall work programme is evolving, ambitious and focused on the future to deliver tangible, sustainable, lasting, and systemic change for all our communities. Your role in elevating the East Midlands As HR Business Partner you will promote a culture of continuous improvement and high performance through delivering effective HR solutions supporting our goals and mission. You’ll therefore provide expert guidance on organisational capability, workforce planning, performance and talent management, change management, and employee engagement. You will have a strong background in achieving strategic outcomes through values-driven HR strategies and initiatives, with a proven ability to drive success through engaged people and best-fit systems. Additionally, you will play a key role in delivering HR services, including employee relations activities and initiatives within the assigned directorate and across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: Providing expert advice, insights and annual plans to support organisation capability, organisational design, workforce, and succession planning. Delivering data-driven, evidence-led recommendations to address current and future organisational and workforce needs. Leading and supporting initiatives to attract, onboard, retain, and develop experienced and early talent across the directorate. Coaching managers at all levels to be great people managers that evoke strong team and individual performance. Actively enabling and participating in recruitment and selection processes with hiring managers and stakeholders, shortlisting, interviewing, and decision-making, Being a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation, enhancing employee engagement and wellbeing. Managing employee relations cases, providing advice and support on disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters. Promoting a positive employee relations culture across the organisation, including having constructive relationships with trade union/staff representatives. Leading on the development, review, adaptation, and implementation of specific EMCCA-wide HR policies and procedures, to ensure all HR, recruitment, OD and L&D initiatives and outcomes are legal, relevant and effective. Analysing HR data and metrics to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Evaluating and reporting on the impact of HR strategies and recommending adjustments to enhance outcomes. Your profile Qualified to CIPD Level 7, or equivalent with up-to-date training or knowledge of UK employment laws. Significant experience and successful track record in a senior HR role partnering and influencing executive/director/heads of stakeholders towards the achievement of strategic priorities. Proven expertise in change management, organisation design and employee engagement practices. Proven ability to interpret metrics and translate insights into actionable strategies. Proven experience in developing and implementing new and improved HR systems and ways of working in government or public sector, or similar complex organisational environment. Strategic thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented approach. Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels. Collaborative and inclusive, with a commitment to fostering a diverse and equitable workplace. Ability to lead and manage projects, multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. Enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptive style and approach. For more details on EMCCA, our rewards and benefits, and to apply, please visit our website via the button below. Closing date: 27th January 2025