4-5 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced Strategic HR Business Partner to join a high-performing HR & Organisational Development team.
This role will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership playing a key part in the development and implementation of strategic people initiatives workforce transformation and organisational change programmes.
You will contribute to the overall performance and culture of the organisation by influencing leadership driving high-impact HR strategies and embedding modern ways of working aligned with organisational values.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders supporting directorates in aligning people strategies with business goals
Lead organisational design and change programmes including restructures and workforce planning
Drive the development of a values-based high-performance culture through leadership and engagement strategies
Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters and employment law
Use data and HR analytics to drive decision-making trend analysis and proactive HR solutions
Commission and collaborate with centres of excellence to implement transformational change
Support and coach senior leaders enabling them to manage their people effectively and compliantly
Lead or contribute to key people-related projects and change workstreams
Influence the design and implementation of inclusive HR policies and practices
Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including trade union representatives
Promote and embed equality diversity and inclusion across all people practices
Represent HR in leadership forums and deputise for the Head of HR Operations as required
Ensure compliance with statutory and organisational HR frameworks including risk and governance
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience in a senior-level HR Business Partner or strategic HR advisory role ideally in a complex public or large-scale environment
Demonstrable success in leading organisational change workforce transformation and people strategy development
Deep knowledge of employment law employee relations and HR best practice
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to challenge and support senior stakeholders
Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to use data to inform HR strategy
Confident in handling sensitive or complex people issues with discretion and professionalism
Experience working within unionised environments and managing constructive industrial relations
Skilled in using digital HR tools systems and AI to support modern HR delivery
Coaching and mentoring experience at senior management level
Demonstrable commitment to equality diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work
Additional Information:
The closing date: 13/10/2025.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week.
Proven experience in a senior-level HR Business Partner or strategic HR advisory role ideally in a complex public or large-scale environment Demonstrable success in leading organisational change workforce transformation and people strategy development Deep knowledge of employment law employee relations and HR best practice Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to challenge and support senior stakeholders Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to use data to inform HR strategy Confident in handling sensitive or complex people issues with discretion and professionalism Experience working within unionised environments and managing constructive industrial relations Skilled in using digital HR tools systems and AI to support modern HR delivery Coaching and mentoring experience at senior management level Demonstrable commitment to equality diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work
Strategic HR Business Partner
