Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Our client is looking to appoint a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to work closely with the supported business area/s to develop, drive and implement the HR Strategy/People Plan to include; talent, succession planning and change management, in order to support the delivery of business objectives and drive a high performance culture.

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner will act as an integral member of the business leadership team, building strong relationships with senior business leaders and other relevant stakeholders. Coach, advise and challenging thinking in addition to co-development, design and execution of integrated medium to long term people initiatives to meet current and future business needs.
Furthermore the Senior Human Resources Business Partner will Work in collaboration with; Centres of Expertise, HR Shared Services, HR Direct and HR Business Partner teams

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner will have the following Essential Skills and Experience:
Demonstrates strong business/commercial approach and understanding of business needs
Proven experience of working in partnership with senior business leaders in order to improve people management
Passionate about customer service with ability to articulate previous achievements through business deliverables
Knowledge and experience of implementing best practice HR solutions to drive a high performance culture
Ability to establish professional credibility quickly
Experience of coaching, influencing and building strong working relationships with senior business leaders
Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence effectively with all levels of an organisation
Experience of working with senior leaders to identify, develop and retain talent
Excellent technical HR Knowledge - CIPD qualified or relevant experience to demonstrate level of competence.
Proven track record of operating in a complex working environment
Broad experience of managing organisation change programmes eg TUPE, Organisation re-design, redundancy programmes, etc.

Graduate calibre

Experience of working within a highly unionised environment (Essential for roles supporting Maintenance & Operations Functions)

Desired

MCIPD/post-graduate human resources qualification
Understanding of project management principles and experience of managing complex projects to successful conclusion
Experience of working within a unionised environment