Strategic HR Business Partner

Location: South East London

Rate: £450 per day

Umbrella Contract: 3 months initially, ongoing

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Working Pattern: TBC

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Strategic HR Business Partner to join a busy HR and Organisational Development function within a South East London local authority. The successful candidate will act as a strategic HR partner to senior leaders and Directorate Management Teams, providing advice and support across workforce strategy, organisational change and people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic HR lead for designated directorates, working closely with senior leaders.
• Develop and deliver workforce strategies aligned with service and organisational priorities.
• Lead workforce planning and provide advice on organisational design and future workforce requirements.
• Support and lead restructures, organisational change and service transformation.
• Provide strategic advice on complex people and organisational issues.
• Use workforce data and organisational insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support leadership capability, organisational culture and performance.
• Work closely with Trade Unions and other key stakeholders on consultation and organisational change.
• Contribute to wider HR, OD and corporate transformation programmes.
• Work collaboratively with Employee Relations, Organisational Development and other HR teams.

About You:

• Strong experience working as a Senior or Strategic HR Business Partner .
• Experience supporting senior leaders and/or Directorate Management Teams.
• Proven experience in workforce planning, organisational design and restructures.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law and Trade Union engagement.
• Experience using workforce data and insight to support strategic decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience within a large, complex organisation, ideally within local government or the wider public sector.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent senior-level HR experience.

Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email or telephone.