HR Business Lead

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council seeks an HR Business Lead to provide strategic leadership for their HR Business Partnering function. The role involves leading projects, developing HR initiatives, and providing specialist advice to support organizational goals. Candidates should be experienced HR professionals with knowledge of employment law, capable of building strong relationships within the council and with external partners.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of employment law and its practical applications.
• Extensive experience in leading an HR team.
• Demonstrable communication and consultation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the HR Business Partnering function.
• Lead on projects impacting the workforce.
• Ensure services are supported with specialist HR policy and advice.

Skills

Communication

Consultation

Leadership

Education

Chartered membership of CIPD

Job description

LHH is delighted to partner with Stirling Council as they seek an HR Business Lead to join their team. At Stirling Council, our People services are key in supporting our organisation and our people in overcoming the challenges we face. We know it is critical for us to build these services to ensure that we have a People function with the resource and talent required to help achieve our council’s aims and ambitions. Our key priorities include driving forward best practice in policy and processes; delivering fully on our commitment to the Scottish Fair Work framework; and developing and embedding innovative and forward-thinking practice, all to effectively support the vital work we do for Stirling’s communities.

As HR Business Lead, you will provide strategic leadership to the HR Business Partnering function aimed at delivering an HR Business Partner service in accordance with the Council’s strategic objectives, goals, and values, in a manner which provides best value. This is a key role that will lead on allocated projects relating to matters impacting our workforce. With responsibility for the development and co-ordination of programmes of work which review what we do, maximise opportunities, build organisational capacity and support business transformation. You will lead a team of professional officers, ensuring Council services are supported with specialist HR policy, process and advice which addresses business challenges and maximises opportunities relating to the people function.

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with comprehensive knowledge of employment law and its practical applications, as well as Chartered membership of CIPD. You will have extensive experience in leading an HR team and leading workforce initiatives which have an organisational impact. You will have demonstratable communication and consultation skills, with the ability to communicate and build relationships with senior managers, trade unions, services and colleagues.

If you are ready to join a supportive work environment where you can make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Applications in the form of a tailored CV and a covering letter (no longer than two pages) should arrive no later than Midnight Sunday 15 June to [e-mail]

To find out more about HR recruitment at Stirling Council, please visit our dedicated recruitment website: Stirling Council Recruitment

For a confidential, informal discussion about the role, please contact LHH directly on [phone] or email the aforementioned address.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom