Assistant HR Business Partner

Sandwell Children's Trust; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave (up to 31 days)

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Flexible working patterns

Career development & training

Wellbeing & counselling support

Job summary

Sandwell Children's Trust is seeking an experienced HR professional to partner with the Head of HR and HRBP, delivering strategic HR projects and policy development in a dynamic public-sector environment.

The role includes formal consultations, complex employee relations support, and leading workforce strategy initiatives across HR disciplines. A CIPD qualification and demonstrated change-management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with a background of working in complex environments.
• Proven track record in organisational change and delivering strategic HR projects.
• Public sector experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support, take ownership for and deliver strategic HR projects.
• Develop and rollout HR policies and guidance including formal consultation with Trade Union colleagues, stakeholders and managers.
• Support managers with complex employee relations issues.
• Support the delivery of the workforce strategy with leadership on key themes.
• To work across all disciplines of HR as required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Employee relations support

Diversity & inclusion champion

Education

CIPD qualified

Job description

• Work with the Head of HR and HRBP to support, take ownership for and deliver strategic projects
• Be responsible for the development and roll out of HR policies and guidance including formal consultation with Trade Union colleagues, stakeholders and managers
• Support managers with complex employee relations issues
• Support the delivery of the workforce strategy taking a lead on key themes
• To work across all disciplines of HR as required
• Make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Sandwell.
  An experienced HR professional with a background of working in complex environments
• CiPD qualified
• Demonstratable experience of organisational change and ability to work in a fast pace organisation
• Previous project management experience, being able to manage own time effectively and to work to defined deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and be accountable for driving outcomes
• A clear commitment to diversity and inclusion and a passion to drive these initiatives throughout the business
• Live Sandwell Children's Trust values
• Public sector experience desirable

So, if you think your future could lie with a 'Good' Team, then we'd love to hear from you.

Sandwell Children's Trust rated as a Good Provider. At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. Our 'Sandwell Deal', brings together our new improved offering that make Sandwell Children's Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff., At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. To achieve this, we know how important it is to retain and attract high performing, forward thinking and innovative people and provide them with all the support they need. With a culture of collaboration, partnership working and the child at the heart of everything we do, it really is an exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust. Working for us There are lots of great reasons to work with us in Sandwell Children's Trust. From a generous rewards package to a culture of learning and development. Our 12 reasons to work for Sandwell Children's Trust sets us apart as the place to grow your career and feel part of a great team. Please visit the Sandwell Deal and our 12 reasons via this hyperlink: https://sandwelldeal.co.uk, Sandwell sits in the heart of the West Midlands and has a diverse population of 341,729 people. While Sandwell is the 12^th most deprived local authority in England, it is a community where our families have high aspirations and where we pride ourselves on equality of opportunity and our adaptability and resilience.

What we can offer you

• Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
• Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
• We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
• Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression., Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression.
• Access to our Learning & Development portal offering virtual training programmes, learning & development info bursts, learning events and much more.
• The latest technology enabling more effective and streamlined working.
• Detailed and effective appraisals to strengthen your practice.
• Access to a range of family friendly policies.

Benefits & Rewards

• Up to £6,500 re-location package
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
• The opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 bank holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, this is a nationwide career average scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
• We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration
• 24/7 access to free and confidential employee counselling service
• Access to a range of discounts on products and services
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes and technology.
• Refer a friend scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and forums
• Discounted gym membership
• Eye care vouchers