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Head of HR Business Partnering

Posted 3 months ago

An iconic public sector organisation is currently recruiting for a Head of HR Business Partnering on an interim basis.
Based in of London, they have lovely offices in a picturesque location next to the river Thames.
The role is being offered for a 6 month contract on a day rate of £600 - £700 inside IR35 (umbrella) and on a hybrid working basis with a typical working week being 2 – 3 days in the office.
They seek a Senior HR leader with strong senior stakeholder management experience. You will have 2 HR Business Partners supporting you as well.
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b Purpose
In partnership with directorate leaders and senior managers, lead the achievement of strategic objectives through the provision of high-quality strategic HR advice, direction, insight and support. This includes a multi-year horizon, understanding of the
position of the organisation as a whole, and supporting organisational change as well as enabling the delivery of the People Strategy.
Principal Accountability
Work closely with directorate leaders and gain in depth understanding of the directorate to be able to answer Human Resource focussed questions on their behalf.
Immerse yourself in the directorate being supported whilst observing lines of management through your own professional lead (i.e. Chief People Officer).
Develop and maintain strong relationships with directors and senior managers acting as a credible strategic partner within the business area/s.
Lead the formulation and development of people related strategies and plans across business area/s.
Influence and challenge strategic decisions ensuring stakeholders are fully aware of the people impact, providing accurate management information to enable evidence-based decision making.
Offer innovative HR solutions to strategic issues based on specialist expertise and knowledge of the business area.
Advise and coach senior directorate colleagues on appropriate action ensuring that professional and corporate standards are upheld.
Manage the relationship between the business area/s and the People Function to ensure collaboration and the provision of a high level of service.
Develop strong and effective relationships with all the People Function Centres of Excellence (CoE) i.e. Reward, Employee Relations.
Provide coaching and support to enhance people management capabilities amongst the senior managers and directors to enable robust strategic financial planning and budget management.
Embrace and advocate the drive to improve HR systems and processes, representing the needs of the business area/s in those development discussions
Manage staff and budgets allocated to the job in accordance with the company policies
The ideal candidate
CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with up to date knowledge of employment law and best practice
Significant experience of working in a strategic role in a complex organisation
Experience of providing credible professional advice, challenge and innovative solutions to senior stakeholders
Experience of implementing significant improvements to HR systems and processes
Experience of presenting technical / complex information (orally and in writing) clearly and concisely to non-technical senior stakeholders
If this sounds like an ideal next move for you and you are available on a short term notice or immediately available, apply now and we’ll be in touch.