Strategic HR Partner & Change Leader

Essential Employment

Tees Valley

On-site

GBP 47,000 - 57,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead strategic HR delivery and influence managers across the organisation from its Cleveland/Middlesbrough operations. You will champion proactive HR services and ensure regulatory compliance while partnering with senior leaders.

The role focuses on TUPE, employee relations, policy development, and leadership coaching to strengthen HR capability.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate strategic thinking to challenge and influence new ways of working to move away from management dependency to management independence.
Lead by example in 'Living the Values', motivating staff and encouraging managers to follow, challenging managers and staff who fail to demonstrate these Values.
Provide specialist HR knowledge and advice in areas such as TUPE, Employee Relations including Trade Union activity, Job Evaluation, Pensions, Equality and Diversity, Reviews and Redundancy consultation.
Manage staff within the HR Business unit.
Develop relationships with service areas and the Wider Leadership Team, identifying areas for improvement and developing innovative solutions.
Represent the HR Service at regional meetings and events to develop professional networks and partnerships.
Drive business transformation and instill a culture that improves performance and customer service.
Review and roll out HR policies, including manager briefings, and upskill managers to improve People-related skills.
Act as a subject matter expert for HR e-learning content and Toolkits.