Full job description

Join a major transformation programme, partnering with senior leaders to support complex organisational change, TUPE transfers, workforce integration and the harmonisation of terms and conditions. This 18-month FTC offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping future services while ensuring a positive employee experience throughout periods of change.


Client Details


18 Month Fixed-Term ContractSalary: £73,004Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Are you an experienced People Partner with a strong background in organisational change, workforce transformation and TUPE?
We are embarking on a significant period of transformation, bringing together services and teams to create a more integrated and effective organisation for the future. As a result, we are seeking an experienced People Partner to play a pivotal role in supporting complex people change programmes over the next 18 months.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a large-scale transformation agenda, partnering with senior leaders to navigate organisational change, harmonise terms and conditions, manage workforce integration, and ensure a positive employee experience throughout the journey.


Description


Reporting into the senior People leadership team, you will act as a trusted advisor on complex change programmes and employment matters, providing expert guidance to leaders and stakeholders during a period of significant organisational transition.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Leading and supporting complex organisational change programmes and restructures.
*Providing expert advice on TUPE transfers, workforce integration and consultation activity.
*Supporting the review and harmonisation of terms and conditions, policies and people practices.
*Partnering with directors and senior leaders to develop people strategies aligned to transformation objectives.
*Assessing organisational design requirements and supporting the implementation of new operating models.
*Working closely with Employee Relations colleagues to manage complex people matters arising from change activity.
*Ensuring all change programmes are delivered in line with employment legislation, best practice and organisational values.
*Building strong relationships with trade unions, employee representatives and key stakeholders.
*Using workforce data and insight to identify risks, trends and opportunities throughout the change process.
*Supporting leaders to effectively communicate change and maintain employee engagement during periods of uncertainty.


Profile


*Significant experience operating as a People Partner, HR Business Partner or senior HR professional within a large, complex organisation.
*Proven experience leading and advising on TUPE transfers and major organisational change programmes.
*Strong knowledge of employment law, consultation requirements and workforce transformation best practice.
*Experience supporting the review and implementation of terms and conditions.
*A track record of influencing and coaching senior leaders through complex people challenges.
*Experience building productive relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
*Strong stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
*The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
*CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent professional experience.


Job Offer


*Salary of £73,004
*Generous pension scheme
*36 days annual leave including bank holidays
*Hybrid working
*Health and wellbeing support
*Cycle to Work and EV leasing schemes
*Retail and lifestyle discounts
*Paid volunteering leave
*Ongoing professional development opportunities