Senior HR Business Partner

Senior HR Business Partner – Middlesbrough Council Contract: 6+ months ongoing Working Arrangements: To be discussed at interview stage Rate: Please submit your CV with the hourly rate you are seeking Fox Morris Group are currently working with Middlesbrough Council to recruit an experienced Senior HR Business Partner on a long-term contract basis. This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced HR professional who can operate strategically, influence senior managers and provide expert advice across complex employee relations and organisational change matters. Key Responsibilities * Provide strategic HR leadership, challenging and influencing managers to develop greater management independence and improve ways of working. * Lead by example in demonstrating the Council's values and expected behaviours, positively influencing managers and employees across the organisation. * Provide specialist HR advice and guidance across areas including: * TUPE * Complex Employee Relations * Trade Union matters * Job Evaluation * Pensions * Equality & Diversity * Organisational Reviews * Redundancy and consultation processes * Manage and provide leadership to staff within the HR Business Unit. * Build strong and effective relationships with service areas, senior managers and the Wider Leadership Team. * Identify areas for improvement in management practice, challenge existing approaches and develop innovative solutions to complex HR matters. * Represent the HR Service and Council at regional meetings and events. * Develop professional networks and external partnerships to share best practice and identify new ways of working. Essential Requirements * CIPD Level 7 qualification * Significant experience operating at Senior HR Business Partner level or equivalent. * Strong knowledge of complex employee relations and organisational change. * Experience providing strategic HR advice to senior management and leadership teams. * Ability to confidently challenge, influence and advise senior stakeholders. * Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice. * Public sector / Local Authority experience would be highly advantageous