Summary: The HR Manager role involves leading HR initiatives within a local government context, specifically to establish a new housing directorate and enhance industrial relations. This position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of two days on-site per week, and is offered on a fixed-term contract for six months. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to develop HR strategies that promote inclusivity and effective people management. The role demands a strong background in local government HR practices and trade union negotiations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with senior leaders and other key stakeholders to design and deliver HR and Organisational Development strategies that support the needs of the new directorate.
• Providing advice and guidance whilst promoting a culture of inclusivity, transparency and continuous improvement.
• Building strong professional working relationships with clients, colleagues, trade unions and staff-led groups.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, helping senior leaders to make informed decisions and promote best practice in people management.
• Supporting the implementation of change management, using data and research to inform strategic direction.
• Engaging with leaders to drive equity, diversity and inclusion efforts, working to create an inclusive workforce.
• Supporting and challenging leadership discussions, sometimes in face of significant resistance to improve decision-making.
• Coaching and influencing senior leaders to consider the ethical impact of their decisions, taking a visible lead in solving employee relations and ethical dilemmas.

Key Skills:

• CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent, or qualified by experience.
• Experience within a local government is essential.
• Experience within a housing directorate would be beneficial.
• Experience in trade union negotiations is essential.
• Experience in performance management, employee relations, organisational development.

Salary (Rate): 600

City: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR