HR Business Partner South East and Eastern

Ministry of Justice; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support to senior leaders, particularly in HM Prisons and Probation. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR, strong relationship management skills, and a relevant HR qualification. This role offers opportunities for professional development within the UK's criminal and civil justice systems, along with competitive benefits including annual leave and pension options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after five years

Pension scheme options

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a HR team within the Civil Service.
• Ability to build and manage diverse relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience delivering HR plans and optimizing staff performance.

Responsibilities

• Support business to deliver against people priorities.
• Provide strategic HR input and develop effective solutions.
• Coach leaders on managing people issues.

Skills

HR experience

Relationship management

Performance optimization

Education

Chartered CIPD Membership or equivalent HR qualification

Job description

HR Business Partner South East and Eastern

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is responsible for everything that goes into running the UK's criminal and civil justice systems, creating the foundations for a safe, fair and prosperous society. We are one of the largest government departments with over 88,000 staff based across England and Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic HR partnering to senior leaders in HM Prisons and Probation (HMPPS). You will be critical ensuring HMPPS meets it aims in protecting the public and reducing reoffending and gain unique experience which will enable you to progress in your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the business to deliver against people priorities.
• Providing strategic input on HR topics and helping leaders develop effective people solutions.
• Coaching leaders on how to manage people issues and drive the people agenda effectively.
• Facilitating access to the right services to deliver people initiatives.

Key Delivery Strands:

Change Management

• Understanding the business and the drivers for change to be able to support the business with the people elements of change implementation.
• Support the business through reorganisation, restructures and redeployment.

Resourcing & Retention

• Working in partnership with the business and finance to understand the current and predicted workforce picture based on attrition and recruitment forecasting.
• Support in the execution of interventions to address resourcing and retention challenges and facilitating access to the right services across the People Function.

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Previous experience of working in a HR team and an awareness of the wider Civil Service HR operating model.
• The ability to confidently build and manage a diverse range of relationships, including with senior stakeholders.
• Strong experience of delivering in a HR team, with experience of delivering HR plans and supporting others to optimise performance of their staff.

Qualifications:

You must have completed and achieved your Chartered CIPD Membership (or have an equivalent HR qualification), or willing to work to gain the qualification within 2 years of appointment and actively demonstrating Continuous Professional Development.

Location Requirements:

The postholder will be required to be located within travelling distance of one of the advertised locations which include Basildon, Stevenage, Watford, Cheshunt, Harlow, St Albans, and others.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service.
• Pension: The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
• Training: The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.