HR Business Partner (Human Resources)

Positive Employment; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a HR Business Partner to support a government organization in Southampton. The successful candidate will provide HR guidance, lead change initiatives, and use data analytics to drive decisions. This temporary role offers a hybrid working model once a week in the office, aiming to develop tailored solutions addressing people-related challenges. Candidates must hold a Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience and be CIPD qualified.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience developing workforce plans aligned with organisational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on HR issues including engagement and performance.
• Lead and support organisational change initiatives.
• Use analytics to track performance and identify trends.

Skills

Employee engagement

Performance management

Coaching and mentoring

Data-driven decision making

Education

Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience

CIPD qualified to chartered status

Job description

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a HR Business Partner for our client a government organisation in Southampton. The successful candidate will work closely with directorates, service leaders and managers to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions to address people‑related challenges. They will partner with senior leaders to turn their strategic plans into tangible people plans. This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. Hybrid working 1 day per week in the office.

DutiesandResponsibilitiesbutnotlimitedto:

• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on a wide range of HR issues, such as employee engagement, performance management, and disciplinary matters and signpost to the ER Lead.
• Lead and support organisational change initiatives, ensuring that people are effectively managed through the change process.
• Use data and analytics to identify trends, track performance, and make data‑driven decisions about people-related issues.
• Ensure that all HR practices comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Coach and mentor managers on effective people management practices.
• Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, managers, and employees.

PersonalRequirements:

• A level 6 qualification such as an honours degree or experience demonstrating the capabilities associated with a qualification at that level.
• CIPD qualified to chartered status or equivalent HR experience.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of employment law and HR best practice and public sector employment policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of public sector employment policies and procedures (Desirable).
• Experience of developing workforce plans that reflect organisational/departmental need (Desirable).

Working Hours: 36hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday to Friday

Pay: £31.14 per hr

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