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Brief DescriptionAre you a dynamic HR professional ready to make a lasting impact in a complex, fast-paced environment?
We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our Southern Region HR team on a permanent basis. Based at our London Blackfriars office, you'll work closely with our Kent Operations Team to bring our People Plan to life, championing a high-performance culture and providing expert HR support across a range of operational and strategic initiatives. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively on Regional HR projects and initiatives. We offer flexible/hybrid working arrangements, with 2-3 days per week in the office.
About the role (External)What You'll Be DoingDelivering Strategic HR Initiatives: Implement the HR Strategy and People Plan, focusing on talent development, succession planning, and change management, all geared towards supporting our business objectives and enhancing performance.Building Strong Partnerships: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing coaching and HR expertise to drive effective people management solutions.Providing Hands-On HR Support: Act as a key HR point of contact for initiatives such as organizational change, senior appointments, and talent programs, ensuring a seamless, responsive approach.Collaborating Across Teams: Work closely with our broader HR team and Centres of Expertise, as well as with Union representatives, to deliver integrated solutions.Championing People Management: Empower line managers to take ownership of people management responsibilities, reinforcing a high-touch, high-impact HR service model.What You'll BringEssential Qualifications & SkillsCommercial Mindset: A deep understanding of business needs, with a proven track record of partnering effectively with senior managers.Influence & Impact: Skilled in coaching and influencing senior leaders, you have experience implementing best-practice HR solutions that drive results.HR Expertise: CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience) with strong technical HR knowledge and experience in complex environments.Communication & Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a natural ability to negotiate, influence, and engage at all levels.Organizational Change Expertise: Hands-on experience with organizational change, including TUPE, organizational redesign, and redundancy programs.Desired SkillsAdvanced HR Credentials: MCIPD or post-graduate HR qualifications.Project Management Prowess: Proven experience in managing complex projects to successful outcomes.Unionized Environment Experience: Familiarity with unionized workplaces, enhancing your ability to drive collaborative solutions.Why Join Us?This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and influence HR practices that support and drive our business objectives. If you're passionate about HR, eager to contribute to meaningful change, and ready to partner with a forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you!
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