People Partner - 18 month FTC

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 Contract Salary: £73,004 Location: 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