HR Business Partner

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic local authority in Greater London is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner for a 3-4 months contract. This role is pivotal in driving HR initiatives, supporting senior leaders, and managing complex employee relations. The candidate should hold a CIPD qualification and possess strong experience in workforce planning and staff coaching. The position offers a hybrid working model, requiring at least two days in the London Bridge office, and focuses on aligning HR strategies with council priorities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR business partnering role ideally within a public sector or local authority setting.
• Strong track record in managing complex employee relations cases and organisational change.
• Experience in coaching and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior managers, stakeholders, and HR teams to proactively plan and deliver workforce and people strategies.
• Lead and allocate HR resources to ensure timely delivery of business partnering activities.
• Coach and support managers and HR colleagues to drive successful HR change.

Skills

Category Management

Channel Marketing

Administration Support

Accident Investigation

Education

CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above)

Job description

Summary

3-4 months contract with a local authority.

• This role supports key functions within a dynamic local authority environment driving strategic HR initiatives and delivering expert guidance across workforce planning, employee relations and organisational change. The Senior HR Business Partner will collaborate closely with senior leaders and HR teams to align people strategies with Council priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior managers, stakeholders and HR teams to proactively plan and deliver workforce and people strategies aligned with divisional and Council priorities.
• Lead and allocate HR resources to ensure timely delivery of business partnering activities including workforce planning, employee relations, organisational change, talent management.
• Coach and support managers and HR colleagues to drive successful HR change and meet business goals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in HR generalist and people practices.
• Manage complex employee relations casework with confidence and professionalism.
• Support organisational change initiatives and transformation programmes.
• Provide expert HR advice to managers across all people‑related matters.
• Produce clear insightful management reports to inform decision‑making.

Experience

• Proven experience in a senior HR business partnering role ideally within a public sector or local authority setting.
• Strong track record in managing complex employee relations cases and organisational change.
• Experience in coaching and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Prior experience in local government is highly desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent HR qualification.
• In‑depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours a week.
• Hybrid working model with a minimum of two days per week in the London Bridge office.
• The role closes soon – apply ASAP.

Key Skills

• Category Management
• Channel Marketing
• ABAP
• Administration Support
• Accident Investigation
• AV

Employment Type

Full Time

Vacancy

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