Full job descriptionOur client is a national, reputable organisation headquartered in Newcastle. To provide additional capacity to the People team, they are looking to appoint an experienced People Partner on a 3 month fixed term contract. This role will offer immediate hands-on support across a broad range of HR activity during a period of heightened operational demand.
Reporting into the Head of People, key accountabilities include:
*Delivering day-to-day HR support across operational and strategic activity within a commercial environment.
*Building strong relationships with leaders to ensure a consistent, high-quality HR service.
*Supporting the HR Leadership team with change activity, including TUPE processes where required.
*Reviewing and updating People Policies and Procedures in line with legislative changes.
*Providing best-practice HR advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation.
*Contributing to change management and transformation initiatives.
*Leading and supporting a variety of short-term HR projects.
*Managing a range of Employee Relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and organisational change.
*Advising senior managers on HR initiatives including Performance Management, Talent Development and Training.
*Coaching and mentoring a small team of People Advisors to ensure consistent delivery.
The successful candidate will:
*Be immediately or imminently available and able to commit to a 3-month fixed term contract.
*Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and a confident, pragmatic partnering style.
*Engage, influence and support senior stakeholders effectively.
*Lead on key HR projects and communications within tight timeframes.
*Deliver operational change management and organisational development activity as required.
This role will suit an experienced HR professional with a natural Business Partnering style, ideally with previous experience operating at HR Business Partner or HR Manager level within professional, fast-paced environments.
The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The successful candidate will be based in the North East and able to commute to the Newcastle Head Office on a weekly basis.