Senior HR Business Partner & Change Leader

Essex County Council; Maldon; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Maldon District Council is recruiting an HR Business Partner Manager to lead the HR Business Advisor service, guiding managers on employee relations, organisational change and workforce planning. You will oversee a small team, manage complex casework and drive improvements across the HR service.

You will partner with managers and senior leaders, delivering expert HR advice across the organisation while maintaining professional and confidential handling of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• A highly experienced CIPD chartered HR professional with Level 7 qualification and extensive senior HR practice in local government/public sector.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and people risk management.
• Proven ability to coach, Influence at all levels, and balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR Business Advisory team to manage HR casework, balancing risk and organisational outcomes.
• Provide operational leadership to ensure enquiries, cases and escalations are handled consistently and timely.
• Support managers and senior leaders on complex workforce matters with own casework.
• Oversee employee relations casework and ensure consistent HR advice across the organisation.
• Contribute to organisational change, workforce planning and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Workforce planning

People management

Leadership

HR advisory

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 7

Chartered HR professional

Job description

Maldon District Council is recruiting an HR Business Partner Manager to lead the HR Business Advisor service, guiding managers on employee relations, organisational change and workforce planning. You will oversee a small team, manage complex casework and drive improvements across the HR service.

You will partner with managers and senior leaders, delivering expert HR advice across the organisation while maintaining professional and confidential handling of sensitive information.