People Services Business Partner | Staffordshire | 18 Month Fixed Term Contract | £50,000 - £53,000 | Public Sector
Castlefield are seeking a skilled and experienced People Services Business Partner to join a Public Sector organisation based in Staffordshire on a 18 month fixed term basis.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of People Plans that align with the corporate strategy to drive organisational and cultural change
- Facilitate the creation of local engagement, reward, and recognition plans to enhance employee engagement and performance
- Provide expert advice and coaching to line managers to improve team performance, talent management, and succession planning
- Lead the people aspects of business change programmes, including managing restructuring and consultation processes with employees and unions.
- Manage complex employee relations cases, providing leadership and guidance where needed
- Contribute to monthly SMT reports and directorate scorecards by analysing relevant data
- Lead TUPE transfers (both in and out), managing the process and liaising with unions and employee representatives
- Support the development and simplification of the recruitment and onboarding platform to improve candidate and customer experiences
- Monitor and update people policies, processes, and Equality Impact Assessments to ensure compliance with legislation and maintain alignment with the organisation's ethos
- Lead and support various project workstreams aligned with organisational goals.
Skills:
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and developing performance
- In-depth knowledge of employee relations, talent management, and succession planning
- Proven experience with TUPE transfers, business change processes, and organisational restructuring
- Expertise in HR analytics and using data to inform decisions
- Sound understanding of employment law and its impact on organisational practices
- Strong communication and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and support managers at all levels
- Ability to manage complex situations with professionalism and integrity