HR Business Partner

Job Type: Temporary Contract, Full-time, Hybrid
Location: Wakefield WF1
Salary: £34.67 PAYE / £46.96 Umbrella per hour

We are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join our HR Leadership team. This role is crucial in working closely with the Service Director for HR&OD, Corporate Directors, and key stakeholders. You will lead and develop a professional, proactive HR Business Partner service, supporting senior leaders in building the capability of the organisation to achieve and deliver on both the short-term and longer-term strategy. This position is ideal for someone with proven organisational development experience who is ready to drive change and create sustainable value through people change programmes.

Day-to-day of the role:

Take a holistic approach to organisational redesign, considering the impact across the organisation and breaking down silo working.
Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring key milestones and deliverables are achieved on time.
Support and guide services and the HR&OD Team on workforce planning, ensuring the council meets not only legislative requirements but also future needs.
Provide insights and guidance to directorates and HRBPs to drive organisational success, ensuring alignment with the organisation's culture and goals.
Use evidence and data to identify people priorities within the organisation and inform strategic workforce planning.
Collaborate with the wider HR&OD team to streamline processes and improve HR&OD service delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

CIPD qualification or other relevant qualification.
Detailed knowledge of current and upcoming employment legislation and the ability to interpret it in an organisational context.
Previous experience working as an established HR professional specialising in Organisational Development.
Understanding of the Public Sector and their key functions is desirable.
Experience of constructively working with Trade Unions at regional and local levels and undertaking consultation and negotiation to achieve successful outcomes.
Extensive experience of leading and implementing significant change projects, including organisational design, in a large diverse organisation.

Benefits:

Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support.
Secure and easy-to-use online timesheet system.
Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.
Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.

To apply for this HR Business Partner position, please submit your CV today!