HR Change Manager
Posted 2 days ago by Investigo
£60,000 Per year
Inside
Hybrid
City of London
Summary: The HR Change Manager role involves leading and managing the people aspects of a significant integration process within a well-known London University following a merger. The position requires extensive experience in HR change management, particularly in complex organizational redesigns, and necessitates strong relationships with trade unions. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to implement change initiatives aligned with the University's strategic goals. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract with an urgent start date.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Change Initiatives: Manage integration and restructuring processes, ensuring effective execution and minimising the impact on staff.
- Consultation and Engagement: Overseeing communication and consultation processes.
- Develop Change Proposals: Support and advise on change proposals, focusing on employee relations and organisational implications.
- Strategic HR Support: Provide guidance on performance management, redundancy, redeployment, and role restructuring.
- Trade Union Relations: Lead consultations with trade unions to maintain strong relationships.
- Training and Resources: Develop and deliver training for managers, and provide guides and FAQs to assist during integration.
- Employee Wellbeing: Ensure support mechanisms are in place for employees impacted by changes, and monitor wellbeing.
- Risk Management: Assess and manage risks associated with employee relations issues, and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in HR change management within large complex organizations.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage complex employee relations matters.
- Experience working with trade unions.
- Understanding of the university sector and its complexities.
- Capability to operate within a small, agile programme team.
Salary (Rate): 60000
City: Central London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: HR