HR/OD Business Partner

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Flexible working

Public sector pension

Staff development

Job summary

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking an experienced HR/OD Business Partner to shape and deliver our people agenda during a period of growth. You will partner with senior leaders, lead workforce development, and use data to improve performance, while contributing to regional ambitions.

Based in a public sector environment, you will influence decisions, support transformation programmes, and drive inclusive, high-performing practices across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering strategic and operational HR services within a large organisation.
• Experience of organisational development, workforce planning, employee relations and organisational change.
• Ability to build relationships and influence senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience using workforce data, metrics and insight to inform decisions.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, equality, diversity and inclusion, and workforce best practice.
• Experience designing workforce or organisational development initiatives.
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide constructive challenge and develop practical solutions to complex workforce issues.
• Experience of supporting transformation, service improvement or organisational change programmes.
• A degree, equivalent professional qualification, or significant relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce and organisational development initiatives.
• Support organisational change and develop workforce plans.
• Use data and insight to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure people strategies and interventions enable regional ambitions.
• Collaborate within the People and Transformation team across strategic projects.
• Build strong relationships with leaders, partners and stakeholders.

Skills

HR services

Organisational development

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Organisational change

Data-driven decision making

Employment law

Equality & diversity

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Transformation programmes

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking HR/OD Business Partner to help shape and deliver our people agenda during an exciting period of growth and development.

Working closely with senior leaders and managers across the organisation, you will act as a trusted strategic partner, providing expert advice, support and constructive challenge to help deliver organisational priorities and improve workforce performance.

This is a varied and influential role where you will lead workforce and organisational development initiatives, support organisational change, develop workforce plans, and use data and insight to help drive continuous improvement. You will play a key role in ensuring our people strategies, practices and interventions enable the organisation to achieve its ambitions for the region.

As part of a collaborative People and Transformation team, you will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of strategic projects, building strong relationships with leaders, partners and stakeholders whilst helping to create a high-performing and inclusive organisation.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Significant experience delivering strategic and operational HR services within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience of organisational development, workforce planning, employee relations and organisational change.
• The ability to build effective relationships and influence senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience of using workforce data, metrics and insight to inform decision-making and drive improvement.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, equality, diversity and inclusion, and workforce best practice.
• Experience of designing and implementing workforce, performance or organisational development initiatives.
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to provide constructive challenge, influence decision-making and develop practical solutions to complex workforce issues.
• Experience of supporting transformation, service improvement or organisational change programmes.
• A degree, equivalent professional qualification, or significant relevant experience.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part time staff)
• Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home
• Local government pension scheme
• Commitment to staff development and continuous learning

Key Dates

• Closing date: 29th September
• Interview date: 22nd October

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