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- Contract Length: 7-8 months
- Location: Reading, Hybrid (1-2 days per week in office)
- Start Date: March 2025
- Pay Rate: £450-£500 per day (inside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced HR Change Manager to oversee the TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) transfer of approximately 550 employees into a public sector organisation. This role is crucial for ensuring a legally compliant, employee-focused, and seamless staff transition.
Day-to-day of the role:-
TUPE Transfer Management & Compliance:
- Lead the end-to-end HR process for TUPE transfers within a local government context, ensuring adherence to UK employment law and local authority policies.
- Collaborate with legal teams, trade unions, senior leaders, and external providers to manage all aspects of the transfer.
- Conduct due diligence on employee terms, pay structures, and pension rights, including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Provide expert advice on legal risks, redundancies, and potential impacts on workforce structures.
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Employee & Trade Union Engagement:
- Manage formal consultation processes to meet statutory requirements.
- Negotiate and resolve concerns with trade unions and employee representatives.
- Develop and implement a communication plan to keep staff informed throughout the transition.
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Change & Workforce Integration Management:
- Create and execute change management strategies to facilitate a smooth transition for affected employees.
- Support the harmonization of policies, procedures, and cultural alignment post-transfer.
- Offer HR advisory support on workforce planning, restructuring, and post-transfer adjustments.
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Stakeholder & Leadership Support:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to council leaders, department heads, and operational managers on all TUPE-related matters.
- Prepare and present reports and briefings for senior management, highlighting key risks and progress.
- Extensive experience in managing TUPE transfers within local government or the public sector.
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, TUPE regulations, and public sector employment terms.
- Proven track record with trade unions, collective bargaining agreements, and employee consultation processes.
- Strong capabilities in managing change projects, workforce transitions, and service transfers.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
- Experience in outsourcing/insourcing of local government services.
- Familiarity with public sector HR policies, workforce reform, and restructuring processes.
- Opportunity to lead a significant HR transition within the public sector.
- Engage with a wide range of stakeholders and impact real change.
- Professional development in a challenging and rewarding environment.
To apply for this Interim HR Change Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role
