Strategic HR Leader & People Partner

Ashdown Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Milton Keynes seeks an experienced strategic Head of People & Business Partnering to enhance HR services. This interim role involves leading a customer-focused HR business service and requires proven senior HR leadership experience. Candidates should possess exceptional stakeholder management skills and a strong track record in delivering strategic HR solutions, particularly in local government or complex organisations. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, initially for 26 weeks, at a rate of £55 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior HR leadership, ideally within local government or complex organisational settings.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills at senior levels.
• Strong track record of delivering strategic HR solutions that support organisational objectives.
• Experience guiding high-performing teams through transformation.
• Deep understanding of employment legislation and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a customer-focused HR business partnering service across the organisation.
• Act as a trusted senior advisor to executive leaders on people-related matters.
• Oversee complex case management and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Drive HR projects and organisational development programmes focused on culture.
• Utilise people analytics and workforce data for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic HR solutions delivery

Organisational change navigation

Data analytics

Equality and diversity initiatives

Job description

A public sector organisation in Milton Keynes seeks an experienced strategic Head of People & Business Partnering to enhance HR services. This interim role involves leading a customer-focused HR business service and requires proven senior HR leadership experience. Candidates should possess exceptional stakeholder management skills and a strong track record in delivering strategic HR solutions, particularly in local government or complex organisations. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, initially for 26 weeks, at a rate of £55 per hour.