We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a busy and forward-thinking Human Resources service. This key role will focus on providing strategic HR support to the Housing Division while leading complex casework, organisational change initiatives, and the development and implementation of HR policies across the Council.
You will work closely with senior managers, directors, and key stakeholders to deliver an effective, solution-focused HR service that meets organisational priorities and drives continuous service improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage complex casework including employee relations issues, change management, TUPE, restructures, and policy development.
2. Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to directorates, particularly the Housing Division, providing proactive HR support.
3. Support the delivery of corporate HR objectives including policy design, consultation, and implementation.
4. Ensure the council's HR services are legally compliant, customer-focused, and aligned with best practices and the council's strategic aims.
5. Manage and develop HR team members, ensuring high-quality delivery and professional growth.
6. Prepare reports, briefings, and DMT updates, and attend hearings and appeals where necessary.
7. Champion service improvements, customer satisfaction, and engagement across the council and with partners including trade unions.
8. Keep HR policies, procedures, and the council website updated, ensuring alignment with legislative and operational changes.
9. Actively support a positive health and safety culture and the council's equalities objectives.
About You
1. Proven track record in delivering complex HR casework, change programmes, and operational and strategic HR projects.
2. Strong background in employee relations, organisational change, and HR policy development.
3. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to operate confidently with senior stakeholders.
4. Strong leadership and people management skills with experience of managing and developing teams.
5. Excellent planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple programmes simultaneously.
6. Knowledge of the public sector environment and its current HR challenges and drivers for change.
7. Financial acumen and commercial awareness to support strategic HR initiatives.
8. Educated to degree level (or equivalent) with relevant HR qualifications.
9. Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.
If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.
Footnote
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