HR Business Partner Manager - Maldon District Council

MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL; Maldon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Maldon District Council is seeking an experienced CIPD chartered HR professional to lead the HR Business Advisor service and drive delivery of people priorities. You will guide managers and senior leaders on employee relations, organisational change and workforce planning, while managing a small team and your own complex caseload.

You will attend the office at least two days per week to provide in-person support, team leadership, and strategic HR partnership across the council.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced CIPD chartered HR professional with Level 7 qualification.
• Strong track record in strategic HR practice within local government or public sector.
• Knowledge of employment law, HR best practice and organisational operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR Business Advisory team and manage complex casework.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, organisational change and workforce planning.
• Support managers and senior leaders on complex workforce matters with own casework.
• Oversee HR advice consistency, risk balancing and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Organisational change

People management

Leadership

HR metrics

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

Maldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to support the role of HR Business Partner Manager to lead our HR Business Advisor service and support the delivery of our people priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with managers and senior leaders, providing expert advice on employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning and people management. You will lead a small team, oversee complex casework and help drive continuous improvement across our HR service.
As well as leading and developing the HR Business Advisor team, you will maintain your own portfolio of complex HR casework, providing expert business partnering support to managers and senior leaders across the Council.
You will be expected to attend the office for at least two days per week working additional days subject to business need to allow management support to the team, team working days and in person support for own casework.
Role Purpose:
Leading and developing the HR Business Advisory team to effectively manage HR casework activity, balancing risk, employee wellbeing and organisational outcomes.
To provide operational leadership to ensure enquiries, cases and escalations are managed consistently, timely and at the appropriate level.
Supporting managers and senior leaders on complex workforce matters with own casework.
Overseeing employee relations casework and ensuring consistent HR advice across the organisation.
Contributing to organisational change, workforce planning and service improvement initiatives., A highly experienced and CIPD chartered HR professional, Level 7 degree-qualified with a strong track record of continuous professional development, you will bring substantial senior-level experience in strategic HR practice within a local government or public sector context. With in-depth knowledge of employment law, HR best practice and organisational operations, you will demonstrate expertise in employee relations, workforce planning and people risk, alongside the effective use of HR metrics to inform decision-making. You will be confident managing complex casework, leading organisational change and delivering consistent, high-quality HR advice, while building strong relationships with managers, trade unions and stakeholders. A collaborative leader, you will be skilled in coaching colleagues, influencing at all levels, and balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Committed to customer-centred service delivery, you will champion effective business
partnering and the practical application of equality, diversity and inclusion, maintaining professionalism, discretion and integrity at all times.
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