HR Business Partner

Job title:

HR Business Partner Salary: PO4 £ 47,665 - £50,908

Hours:

37

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Leeds We’re recruiting for a number of roles across our HR service at Leeds City Council, offering opportunities for HR practitioners at different stages of their careers to make a real difference to our organisation and workforce. Whether you’re an experienced HR leader or looking to take the next step in your career, we have a range of opportunities to explore.

Working across a large and diverse organisation, our HR team plays an important role in supporting our people, helping managers navigate workforce challenges and creating an environment where employees can thrive.

The HR service is made up of around 110 colleagues who work together to support over 14,000 council employees and 11,500 colleagues working across our schools. Our Directorate Support team works together with our specialist HR teams across the organisation, providing employment advice, strategic direction and support on everything from recruitment and employee relations to wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion and organisational development.

We play a vital role in developing our people, strengthening our organisation and ensuring we have the workforce needed to deliver high-quality services. Everything we do is underpinned by our People and Culture Framework.

Joining us is an opportunity to contribute to work that has a real impact on our employees, our services and the people of Leeds. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions. If this is you, we’d love to hear from you.

We are hiring 3 HR Business Partners. 1 permanent specialist role supporting the complex pay and reward agenda1 permanent generalist HR role to support our recruitment, resourcing and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion teams.
1 two-year fixed term contract supporting our Improving Attendance Team. We are keen for experience in management information and workforce analytics.

Apply below or explore our other HR opportunities:

Head of HR(£72,526 - £79,561)
HR Service Manager (£53,051- £56,293)
HR Business Partner - Wellbeing (£47,665 - £50,908)
Senior HR Adviser (£41,177 - £44,253)
HR Adviser (£38,510 - £40,444)
About youAs an HR Business Partner, you will bring to the role:

Professional HR experience and a strong understanding of employment practice legislation and case law.

Experience of providing high-quality employment advice and support on complex workforce issues.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with a range of stakeholders including Trade Unions.

The ability to work collaboratively and respond effectively to changing workforce and organisational priorities.

The ability to develop solutions to issues and problems and contribute to the improvement of the service including processes and procedures.

Experience of working with senior management to shape and influence the delivery of service level priorities ensuring people are kept at the forefront.

What we offer youWe take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributionsflexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirementsa clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunitiesa range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

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