Hybrid Lead HRBP & Team Coach for Change

Connect2Halton; Widnes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced Lead HR Business Partner to guide and develop the HRBP team through a period of change. The role combines strategic and hands-on delivery, advising senior managers and shaping people strategies to improve service delivery.

You will lead the HRBP function, coach managers, manage complex employee relations, and ensure compliant practice across the council. Hybrid working and a 37-hour week are offered with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HRBP teams in complex/public sector environments.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and employment law.
• Proven ability to advise and influence senior managers.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases and organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, coach and develop the HRBP team, including objective setting, performance management, mentoring and capability development.
• Provide clear direction and support to the team during a period of change and organisational challenge.
• Build strong team relationships, encouraging collaboration, consistency and the sharing of best practice.
• Work closely with the Head of HR Operations and HR Leadership Team to shape and deliver people strategies, initiatives and service improvements.
• Act as a strategic and operational HR Business Partner to a designated area of the Council, developing strong relationships with senior managers and service leaders.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations matters, including discipline, grievance, absence, performance, capability and organisational change.
• Support HRBPs and HR Advisors with complex or sensitive cases, ensuring appropriate risk management, escalation and resolution.
• Coach and empower managers to improve their people management capability and confidently manage change.
• Ensure employment legislation, ACAS guidance, Council policies and terms and conditions are appropriately interpreted and applied.
• Maintain an overview of employee relations across relevant service areas and identify opportunities to improve employee relations and workforce effectiveness.
• Support the continued development and embedding of the Council's Business Partnering model and identify opportunities to improve HR service delivery.
• Work collaboratively across the wider HR function, including HR Operations, Resourcing, Organisational Development, Pay and Reward and other specialist areas.
• Develop strong and constructive relationships with Trade Unions and contribute to effective partnership working.
• Support workforce initiatives, transformation programmes and organisational change projects.
• Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles across people management and workforce practices.
• Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement across the HR service.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation, best practice and developments affecting local government HR.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employee Relations

Employment Legislation

Stakeholder Management

Coaching & Leadership

Trade Unions

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

People Management

Change Management

Job description

Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced Lead HR Business Partner to guide and develop the HRBP team through a period of change. The role combines strategic and hands-on delivery, advising senior managers and shaping people strategies to improve service delivery.

You will lead the HRBP function, coach managers, manage complex employee relations, and ensure compliant practice across the council. Hybrid working and a 37-hour week are offered with a competitive hourly rate.