Summary: The HR Change Manager role involves leading and managing the people aspects of integration processes within a well-known London University, particularly following a recent merger. The position requires extensive experience in HR change management, particularly in the university sector, and focuses on building relationships with trade unions while ensuring effective communication and support for employees during transitions. The role is part of a small HR Transformation team and is critical to aligning change initiatives with the university's strategic goals.

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, particularly in complex organisational redesign.
• 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 specific challenges.
• Capability to work within a small, agile programme team.

Salary (Rate): 60000

City: Central London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: HR