Senior HR Partner — 6-Month Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an HR Manager on a 6-month contract with a local authority. The role offers a rate of £36.24 per hour under an umbrella arrangement and involves strategic and operational HR guidance to senior leaders, managers, Headteachers, and Governing Bodies.

You will oversee complex employee relations, lead HR projects, manage tribunals, and support workforce planning and organisational development.

Qualifications

• Fully CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification HR experience in a senior role.
• Experience leading HR casework: disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, change.
• Strong employment law knowledge and employee relations.
• Experience managing HR staff and collaborating with Trade Unions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Offer expert HR advice and guidance to Senior Managers, Assistant Directors, Headteachers, and Governing Bodies.
• Collaborate with management teams to align HR solutions with business objectives.
• Lead the implementation of HR projects, policies, and initiatives in line with the organisation's People Strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR services and contribute to broader organisational development.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management.
• Provide specialist advice on high-risk and sensitive HR issues.
• Oversee Employment Tribunal cases and support managers throughout the process.
• Ensure adherence to employment legislation, HR policies, and best practices.

Skills

Complex HR casework

Employee relations

Change management

Strategic HR advisory

Education

CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)

2+ years post-qualification HR experience (senior role)

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an HR Manager on a 6-month contract with a local authority. The role offers a rate of £36.24 per hour under an umbrella arrangement and involves strategic and operational HR guidance to senior leaders, managers, Headteachers, and Governing Bodies.

You will oversee complex employee relations, lead HR projects, manage tribunals, and support workforce planning and organisational development.