HR Business Partner ** We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to work within a Local authority located in the Bristol area.
Contract - 8 Month agency contract with a view to being extended on an ongoing basis.
Working Hours - Full time positions (37 hours per week) Location - Bristol, BS1.
(Hybrid working) Rate of Pay - £36 per hour.
(negotiable on experience) Main Duties: To work in partnership with leaders and key stakeholders to shape, develop and deliver HR strategies to achieve organisational objectives.
You will initially lead HR support to our Housing directorate as well as contributing to wider council culture change.
Provide professional and insightful HR advice and guidance to the organisation's senior leaders, driving HR excellence and fostering a culture of inclusivity and continuous performance improvement.
Key Purpose: Act as trusted advisor to directorate senior leadership team and key stakeholders, developing HR strategies and providing professional HR guidance through a client-facing, diagnostic, coaching and facilitative approach.
Lead and develop an effective relationship with staff-led groups and trade unions, and in relation to trade unions playing a key role in consultation and negotiation.
Develop and utilise an in-depth knowledge of the designated directorate and organisation, its strategic objectives, and the impact of external and internal factors, to create evidence-based insight to shape business strategy.
Lead, mentor and develop the HR Consultancy Team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Provide professional expertise to leaders and managers on particularly complex/sensitive employee relations issues, promoting best practice in people management.
Skills and Attributes: Possession of Chartered MCIPD status or equivalent qualifications.
Extensive senior-level experience in HR and Organisational Development within a heavily unionised setting, including significant expertise in consulting and negotiating modifications to employment terms and conditions.
Familiarity with both the Green and Red Books is required.
A comprehensive understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), along with a proven history of promoting inclusivity within organisations.
*We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity* To apply for this role please email & call Dane on 01772 954 200.