Full job descriptionWe are delighted to be partnering with a well-established public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Human Resources Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of a high-quality, professional HR service while shaping people strategy, organisational development, and workforce initiatives across the organisation.
This full-time position (37 hours per week) is based in Warwickshire and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with 2-3 days working from home.
The successful candidate will bring significant generalist HR management experience, a strong understanding of employment legislation and employee relations, and a proven ability to support organisational change and continuous improvement within a complex environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on employment law, policies, procedures and people-related matters
*Lead on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, investigation and appeal processes
*Build and maintain positive relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives, leading consultation and negotiation activity where required
*Drive the organisation’s approach to organisational development, workforce planning, learning and development initiatives
*Lead the review and implementation of the People Strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
*Develop, review and update HR policies, procedures and best practice frameworks
*Oversee recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes, job evaluation processes, disclosure checks, payroll instructions and pension-related matters
*Manage and continuously improve HR systems, reporting capabilities and establishment control processes
*Lead, motivate and develop the HR team, ensuring high levels of performance and service delivery
*Monitor budgets, resources and service performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
*Extensive experience delivering a comprehensive HR service within a complex organisation
*Strong employee relations expertise, including managing high-risk and sensitive cases
*Experience advising senior leaders and supporting strategic decision-making
*Proven experience managing and developing staff, budgets and HR service delivery
*Experience of organisational change, learning and development, policy development and workforce planning
*Previous involvement in trade union consultation and partnership working
*Experience working within the public sector or a similarly regulated environment
Skills and Knowledge
*Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation, HR best practice and ACAS guidance
*Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
*Strong investigative, analytical and report-writing abilities
*Effective communication, presentation and negotiation skills
*Financial awareness and experience using HR information systems and workforce data
*A collaborative, proactive and solution-focused approach to HR leadership
What’s on Offer?
*Opportunity to lead an established HR function within a respected public sector organisation
*Strategic role with significant influence over people initiatives and organisational development
*Flexible hybrid working arrangement
*Fixed-term contract providing stability through to March 2028
*Opportunity to shape learning, development and workforce strategies that make a tangible organisational impact
Working Arrangements
*37 hours per week
*Full-time (part time opportunities available)
*Hybrid working, with 2-3 days working from home
Please note that applicants must have recent and relevant HR management experience to be considered. This post is politically restricted in accordance with applicable local government legislation.


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