Strategic HR Business Partner — Lead Public Service Change

Wrexham County Borough Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave up to 32 days

Family-friendly policies

Work-life balance and flexi time

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to influence strategic decision making within the Housing and Assets department. You will work with the Chief Officer and senior managers to deliver the PeopleStrategy and provide expert guidance on employment and workforce management.

This role blends strategic and operational work, partnering with senior leaders to align people strategies with service objectives and lead on transformation programmes.

Qualifications

• A degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) and CIPD membership (or equivalent).
• Extensive generalist HR experience within a complex organisation.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and best practice across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience of working with senior management teams and advising on people strategy.
• Proven ability to lead change, influence stakeholders and manage complex situations.
• Extensive experience of partnership working with trade unions and managing employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership teams to align people strategies with service objectives.
• Lead and support organisational change and transformation programmes.
• Provide expert advice on complex employment matters, policy and legislation.
• Build strong relationships with trade unions and key stakeholders.
• Use workforce data to drive service improvement and performance.
• Lead on key core HR&OD Strategy projects, policies and procedure creation, development and implementation.

Skills

Strategic partnering

Advising on people strategy

Change management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

CIPD membership (or equivalent)

Job description

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to influence strategic decision making within the Housing and Assets department. You will work with the Chief Officer and senior managers to deliver the PeopleStrategy and provide expert guidance on employment and workforce management.

This role blends strategic and operational work, partnering with senior leaders to align people strategies with service objectives and lead on transformation programmes.