Your New Role
My client is currently seeking an experienced Senior People Business Partner, on a temporary basis until December 31st. This position is within a longstanding public sector organisation, offering a dynamic, warm and supportive environment. You will manage a busy complex ER caseload and partner with managers at all levels to deliver a high-quality HR service.
Your New Role
You’ll join a high‑performing HR function at a pivotal time, stepping in as an experienced Senior People Partner to lead on complex employee relations activity. You’ll operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing high‑quality, evidence‑based guidance on some of the organisation’s most sensitive and challenging cases.
Responsibilities:
- Lead on complex ER casework including bullying, harassment, discrimination, long‑term sickness, performance and conduct matters.
- Provide expert advice to senior managers, assistant Directors and Directors, ensuring decisions are fair, legally robust and aligned to policy.
- Support and guide investigations and hearings, producing high‑quality written reports and recommendations.
- Review and advise on HR policies, ensuring they are applied consistently and effectively.
- Build strong relationships across the People Partnering team, sharing insights and best practice.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- A strong background in employee relations, with proven experience managing highly complex, sensitive and multi‑layered cases.
- Confidence advising senior stakeholders and influencing decision‑making at a strategic level.
- Exceptional written skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and high‑quality reports.
- A proactive, resilient and solutions‑focused approach.
- HR partnering experience and comfort navigating ambiguity, organisational change and competing priorities.
What you need to do now
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