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People Partner
Job Location:
Job Location:
Newcastle under Lyme - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
27 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
24 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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.
Required Skills:
To provide high-quality business-focused HR advice and support across all employee relations matters ensuring alignment with HR policies employment law and best practice.
Required Education:
To provide high-quality business-focused HR advice and support across all employee relations matters ensuring alignment with HR policies employment law and best practice.
