HR Business Partner
GBP37.39p per hour PAYE
GBP47.27p per hour UMBRELLA
Full Time
6 Month Contract Initially
Bristol 2 days a week onsite
Our Local Authority Client is looking for a HR Business Partner to join their busy team on an contractual basis.
Key Job Outcomes:
* Build strong professional working relationships with clients, colleagues, trade unions and staff–led groups.
* Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, helping senior leaders make informed decisions and promote best practice in people management.
* Support the implementation of change management, using data and research to inform strategic direction.
* Engage with leaders to drive equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) efforts, working to create an inclusive workforce.
* Support and challenge in leadership discussions, sometimes in face of significant resistance, to improve decision–making.
* Coach and influence senior leaders to consider the ethical impact of their decisions, taking a visible lead in solving employee relations and ethical dilemmas.
Skills and Attributes:
* Experience working within a Local Authority – ESSENTIAL
* Experience of Trade Union Negotiations in a Local Authority/Public Sector Environment – ESSENTIAL
* Possession of Chartered MCIPD status or equivalent qualifications.
* Extensive senior–level experience in HR and Organizational Development within a heavily unionized setting, including significant expertise in consulting and negotiating modifications to employment terms and conditions.
* The capacity to swiftly establish robust working relationships across all levels is essential.
* Familiarity with both the Green and Red Books is required.
* A proactive and strategic approach, with the foresight to identify and address potential challenges.
* Exceptional leadership abilities to motivate and nurture your team while ensuring performance and accountability are maintained.
* A comprehensive understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), along with a proven history of promoting inclusivity within organizations.
* Experience in leveraging data and digital tools to enhance decision–making and improve services.
If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately