People Partner - Hybrid

We are seeking a People Partner to work closely with senior leaders, providing strategic workforce interventions to support organisational objectives. This role involves leading on operational People matters, offering comprehensive HR support and advice to managers and staff, and being accountable for a specialist area of HR service provision.

Job Description:

• Facilitate organisational change by advising and supporting managers with service redesign to improve business effectiveness and service quality.
• Provide professional and timely HR advice to resolve employment relations issues and manage complex HR caseloads.
• Manage a team of HR staff to ensure the provision of an excellent HR service, including recruitment, appraisal, and performance management.
• Offer HR and business-related advice in connection with business tenders and workforce aspects of service transfer or new service implementation.
• Advise on employment terms and conditions and manage the provision of documentation required for the employee life cycle.
• Manage effective HR information systems for timely and accurate database management and reporting.
• Lead in the development and implementation of HR policies and practices.
• Design and deliver training courses on all aspects of people management for managers.
• Develop and maintain effective links with payroll and pensions providers.
• Manage a delegated budget and be responsible for one or more specialist areas of HR service provision.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant Degree level qualification or equivalent / Postgraduate Diploma in HR Management or equivalent.
• CIPD qualified or significant demonstrable experience.
• Extensive experience in an HR generalist role and providing specialist HR advice on complex employee relation matters.
• Experience in writing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and guidance notes.
• Sound knowledge of up-to-date employment law and related legislation.
• Demonstrable experience in practical change management techniques and partnership working.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HR Information systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and persuade effectively.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel independently as required.