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 requires collaboration with senior leaders and stakeholders to develop HR strategies that foster inclusivity and continuous improvement. The role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of two days on-site per week, and is offered on a fixed-term contract for six months. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in local government 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: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other