Summary: The HR Change Manager role is an 18-month fixed-term contract based in Central & South London, focusing on managing complex organizational redesign within a university setting. The position requires building strong relationships with trade unions and overseeing significant change initiatives as part of a high-performing HR transformation team. The successful candidate will lead integration processes and provide strategic HR support during a period of significant transformation following a recent merger. This role is ideal for seasoned HR professionals with experience in the university sector and strong project management skills.

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:

• Experience in HR change management within large complex organisations, preferably in the university sector.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations matters.
• Experience working with trade unions.
• Strategic HR business partner or HR project manager experience.

Salary (Rate): 60000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: HR