HR Business Partner - Workforce Development & Policy

James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions); Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

We are currently working in partnership with a local authority to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner for project work until 31 March 2027. This hybrid role allows up to 3 days at home and suits a seasoned HRBP with strong project delivery instincts.

The role centers on shaping HR processes, developing people development plans, and helping services prepare for regulatory change. You will collaborate with managers to assess the workforce, plan reviews of skills, behaviours and

Qualifications

• Seasoned HR Business Partner with experience in project delivery, change management or regulated-service environments.
• Proven ability to develop HR processes, workforce development plans and policy implementation.
• Experience turning skills, behaviours or competency analyses into clear development or upskilling plans.
• Ability to interpret regulatory/standards-based requirements and convert them into policies and deliverable actions.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and implementing a Workforce Professional Development Policy for employees
• Creating a specific section of the organisation's Code of Conduct, ensuring it reflects the requirements of new incoming standards
• Working with managers to evaluate the workforce and create a structured plan for reviewing skills, behaviours and professional qualifications
• Identifying upskilling requirements and liaising with Learning and Development to ensure employees are enrolled on relevant courses and development pathways
• Developing a mechanism for customer input into the workforce professional development policy and Code of Conduct
• Creating a plan for contractors and agency workers to be included in skills development, upskilling and behavioural monitoring arrangements

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a local authority to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner for project work until 31 March 2027. This hybrid role allows up to 3 days at home and suits a seasoned HRBP with strong project delivery instincts.

The role centers on shaping HR processes, developing people development plans, and helping services prepare for regulatory change. You will collaborate with managers to assess the workforce, plan reviews of skills, behaviours and