Senior HR Business Partner

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Combined Authority is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to influence strategic decision-making and lead organisational change. You will work with senior leaders, delivering expert advice on complex HR matters and shaping people strategies across the organisation.

The role requires substantial HR experience in a complex environment, with strong knowledge of employment law and best practice, and the ability to negotiate and influence in a unionised setting.

Qualifications

• Substantial HR experience in a complex organisation.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience working with senior leaders and in a unionised environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex HR matters to senior leaders.
• Lead organisational transformation and drive people solutions.
• Develop management capability and improve employee relations and workforce outcomes.

Skills

Employment law

HR strategy

Employee relations

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2028.

We have an exciting role on offer within our Human Resources Service as a Senior HR Business Partner.

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to influence strategic decision-making, lead organisational change and deliver high-quality people solutions?

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Senior HR Business Partner to play a leading role in delivering a proactive, business-focused HR service across the organisation. Working closely with senior leaders, you will provide expert advice on complex HR matters, support organisational transformation, develop management capability and help drive excellent employee relations and workforce outcomes. You will have substantial HR experience within a complex organisation, excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, and strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

Experience of working with senior leaders and within a trade unionised environment is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact, shape people strategies and contribute to the delivery of excellent services for Middlesbrough.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

For further information about the role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or call Rachael Walker, HR Manager, on 01642 727164.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

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