Job Description - People Partner




3-month contract role with a local authority


Summary




  • This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, focused on providing high-quality, business-focused HR advice and support across all employee relations matters. The position is crucial for aligning HR practices with policies, employment law, and best practices. It plays a significant role in driving organizational culture, embedding values, and supporting managers in building high-performing, engaged teams. Additionally, the role contributes to organizational development initiatives by using data and insights to enhance performance, efficiency, and workforce capability.



Responsibilities





  • Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance, performance, and capability.

  • Ensure HR practices align with employment legislation, internal policies, and best practices.

  • Support managers in developing confidence and capability in managing people matters effectively.

  • Assist in the development and embedding of organizational values and culture.

  • Design and deliver learning and development initiatives to enhance leadership capability and workforce skills.

  • Contribute to key people strategy areas, including engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, and leadership development.


Requirements:




  • Proven experience in an HR advisory or business partnering role.

  • Strong experience managing employee relations cases such as disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance.

  • Experience in developing and implementing HR policies or frameworks.

  • Experience working with and influencing trade unions or key stakeholders.

  • Experience using data and insights to inform decision-making and drive improvements.




Essential Qualifications





  • Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification.

  • CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent).

  • Associate CIPD membership or working towards.




Additional Information





  • Working hours: 37 hours per week.

  • Contract duration: 3 months with a possible extension.

  • Office presence: 2-3 days per week.

  • Must be CIPD Level 5 qualified.

  • No major project work involved.

  • Bi-weekly work schedule.




The role closes soon, apply ASAP.








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