Senior HR Business Partner

Medlock Partners Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organisation in Lancashire is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner for an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role involves supporting senior leaders in implementing the business strategy and People and Culture Plan, alongside managing complex HR projects and employee relations. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

39 days annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Seasoned HR professional with experience at a similar HR business partnering level.
• Experience in managing complex Employee Relations casework.
• Exposure to organisational change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build professional working relationships and coach senior leaders.
• Manage complex Employee Relations casework and support investigations.
• Lead various HR projects and facilitate workforce planning discussions.

Skills

Employee Relations

Change Management

Relationship Building

Coaching

Education

CIPD Qualified

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner

Full Time 18-month Fixed Term Contract

Salary £55,000 - £60,000 plus excellent benefits package, including 39 days annual leave (inc. of statutory holidays) and a greatly enhanced pension scheme.

Location: Preston Area

Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements including hybrid working (3 days on site and 2 from home).

I am partnering with a large and prestigious not-for-profit organisation based in Lancashire as they look to appoint an experienced HR professional for an 18-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting into the Deputy Director of HR and working closely with the Head of HR, you will support senior leaders and line managers to influence, steer, and implement both the organisation's business strategy and the People and Culture Plan.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain further exposure to a wide range of challenging projects, including organisational change and business transformation initiatives for a large and varied workforce, and to future-proof the organisation for years to come.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior HR Business Partner:

1. Build professional working relationships and coach senior leaders and managers to progress people matters, as a trusted advisor.
2. Challenge senior leaders to drive change in line with the organisation's values and strategic priorities.
3. Facilitate workforce planning discussions to support business areas, discussing future resourcing needs, with outputs feeding into the annual business planning process, succession planning, talent management, organisational change, employee relations, case management, and resourcing requests.
4. Support leaders and managers in delivering organisational projects and people initiatives, including cyclical HR activities.
5. Contribute to implementing the organisation's People and Culture Plan by leading various HR projects.
6. Line manage HR Advisors, working closely on operational issues, identifying development needs, and providing professional support and development.
7. Provide proactive support and specialist advice related to transformational activity through a strong change management approach.
8. Manage complex Employee Relations casework, support investigations, and prepare for hearings, including supporting panels and employment tribunals.
9. Negotiate and consult with recognised trade unions on employee relations issues.
10. Act as dedicated HR support for large organisational change projects, including managing and supporting restructures.

Key Requirements for the Senior HR Business Partner:

• Seasoned HR professional with experience at a similar HR business partnering level, managing and resolving complex Employee Relations casework.
• Experience in organisational change initiatives, including managing restructuring and redundancy procedures in large, complex organisations.
• Ideally CIPD qualified, but this is not essential.
• Experience working in not-for-profit and/or public sector organisations and exposure to working with Trade Unions is highly advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively at all levels and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Car driver and owner is preferred.

If you are interested in this position and believe your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration. For more information, contact Mark Croston.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels as guides only. We welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume your application was unsuccessful.