People Partner

PEOPLE PARTNER - 9 MONTHS - INSIDE IR35

One of Loriens Edinburgh based Public Sector clients is looking for a highly experienced People Partner to join their team for a 9 month contract, based in Edinburgh offices 60% of the time.

Purpose of Post
Act as a single point of contact to leaders and managers in aligned directorates, providing proactive, strategic and high-quality people advice/solutions that support the long-term strategic aims of the Organisation.Lead activity on up to two of the specialist people knowledge areas - Volunteering, Employee Relations, People Systems and Analytics, Reward and Performance Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the strategic and operational aims and objectives of aligned directorates so as to be able to quickly develop and present appropriate people programs, solutions and advice to Directors, Leaders and Managers on all people matters.
• Engage with other People Team specialists (Training and Development Manager, Resourcing Partner, Organisational Development Manager and Health and Safety Manager) where their knowledge and expertise is required for the development and implementation of specific people activities/interventions.
• Lead on up to two of the specialist people knowledge areas - Volunteering, Employee Relations, People Systems and Analytics, Reward and Performance Management - to develop, drive and deliver people programs and processes that achieve meaningful results and align with organisational objectives. This includes the management of relevant external third-party suppliers to ensure performance standards and value for money.
• Lead on the management and resolution of complex casework, assessing risk, devising appropriate case management strategies, coaching Directors, Leaders and Managers and seeking advice as appropriate from the external employment law specialists.
• Support the delivery of organisational change projects by coaching Directors, Leaders and Managers in the development of their business cases and providing expert support in the implementation process. This includes liaising with local and, as required, national trade union representatives, advising on consultation processes and internal communications, supporting redeployment processes and handling any related exits.
• Use people trends and metrics in decision making and in the development of practical and appropriate people programs, policies and processes to meet strategic and operational needs. Develop and regularly update people policies and procedures so that they meet strategic and operational objectives, employment legislation and are sector leading in terms of innovation and best practice.
• Proactively share knowledge and information with the multi-disciplinary People Team in particular relating to alligned directorate developments, lessons learned, technical expertise and best practice.
• Line manager support for up to two members of the People Team, setting objectives, supporting professional development, managing performance and acting as an escalation point as necessary.
• Support role design and undertake role evaluation.
• Support the wider People Team with additional projects and activities as required.
• Commit to good health & safety and access practice and ensure familiarity with health & safety and access policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.