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.

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.

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.

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.

People Partner