Human Resources & Development Business Partner

Seven Resourcing are looking for an interim Human Resources & Development Business Partner to work in Sunderland. This position is initially for a period of 6 months and is paying £18.32 – £22.43 per hour (PAYE and umbrella payment options available).

The role:

To support the Senior HRD Business Partner, in providing professional Human Resources and Development advice and support to the organisation; ensuring that people strategies and plans are aligned to deliver the organisation’s aims and priorities.

To work in partnership with the organisation’s managers providing operational HR advice and guidance on people related matters in line with the needs, priorities and values of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide comprehensive and professional HR advice in the areas of, organisational restructures, recruitment, business transfers and TUPE, employment legislation, terms and conditions of employment, policy and practice, discipline, grievance, attendance management, appraisal, performance management, pay and grading, equality etc.

To provide professional advice on people issues advising managers on appropriate actions, to embed the Council’s values, and ensure consistency in culture and practice.

Advising, guiding and supporting on complex employee relations matters.

To develop and maintain effective working relationships with the organisation’s managers.

To contribute to the organisation’s workforce strategy and work closely with the Senior HRD Business Partner to ensure the delivery of cohesive and coordinated services across the Council and its customers.

To support the delivery of the Council’s transformation projects and people change initiatives, through the development of the initial concepts, implementation and continuous development.

To support the development and implementation of workforce strategies, HR policies, procedures and guidance, to support new ways of working, and to ensure compliance with employment legislation and managed risk.

To advise on national and local terms and conditions of employment.

To provide advice and guidance on workforce planning and recruitment strategy and policy, ensuring there are effective processes in place for the recruitment of staff at all levels to support an optimal workforce.

To develop and maintain effective working relationships with trade unions.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualifications: Qualified to degree level or equivalent. Chartered Member of the CIPD (MCIPD) or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role.
• Compliance: References covering the last 2 years and proof of right to work in the UK.
• Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
• Hours: 37.5 hours p/w.

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