Strategic HR Business Partner
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Strategic HR&OD Business Partner
London Borough of Havering
Contract: Permanent
Pay 75144 per annum subject to final confirmation
The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit aStrategic HR&OD Business Partnerto work as a strategic business partner with assigned Directorate Management Teams to meet business objectives and priorities through proactive workforce planning identifying business specific people challenges and working with HR&OD colleagues to deliver high quality talent management performance management and organisational development solutions.
If successful in your application for the role ofStrategic HR&OD Business Partner London Borough of Havering you will/will be:
- Act as a strategic partner to the business providing HR&OD expertise to ensure the Directorate Management Team remains focused on key priorities while proactively identifying and addressing workforcerelated challenges with accountability and innovative solutions.
- Engage collaboratively with Directorate Management teams and key stakeholders to enhance organisational and people capability fostering creativity and implementing effective people strategies that drive sustainable outcomes
- Leverage data metrics and evidence to shape informed decisionmaking support change initiatives and enhance workforce strategies across designated business areas with a strong emphasis on transparency and impact measurement.
- Serve as a vital HR&OD conduit between Corporate Directors Directors and HR&OD functional leads ensuring streamlined communication and alignment of strategic workforce initiatives.
- Lead meaningful discussions with Corporate Directors and Directors on critical workforce matterssuch as succession planning resourcing strategies operational capabilities and workforce analyticsto deliver accountable solutions that strengthen organisational resilience.
- Provide expert HR guidance to Directorate Management teams on people practices including complex casework and restructures ensuring a balanced approach that upholds fairness compliance and organisational effectiveness
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability driving innovation and transformation across HR&OD practices. Support the Directorate Management Team and stakeholders in embedding agility fostering a proactive approach to change and ensuring workforce strategies evolve to meet shifting organisational and business demands.
- Embody selfaccountability and collaborative leadership fostering a supportive environment for HR colleagues while proactively stepping beyond traditional role boundaries. Champion agility in responding to evolving organisational needs ensuring HR&OD functions remain adaptable solutionsdriven and aligned with broader business priorities.
As one of the greenest boroughs in London resourcefulness is in our nature. We dont wait to be told we take the initiative. We face the future headon embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. Theres lots of opportunities to progress here and if you seize them well support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference youll make to the people that live work and learn here.
From caring for those who need it most to ensuring our highways and streets are safe providing a roof over the heads of our residents providing excellent customer service or enhancing our digital services for staff and residents there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And whether youre outdoorsy peoplefocused or analytical we have a role thats right for you.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact or
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 1st June 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interviews are scheduled for 9th and 10th June 2025
Should you require any help or advice with your online application please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on
Additional Information
We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age disability ethnicity faith gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
