Summary: The role of Interim Senior HR Manager involves providing strategic HR leadership within a public sector organization in Bristol for a duration of three months. The position requires expertise in employee relations, change management, and equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, while overseeing a small team. The candidate must have a strong background in local government or housing and experience working with trade unions. Immediate availability is essential for this role, which demands a proactive approach to HR challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building strong professional working relationships with clients, colleagues, trade unions and staff-led groups.
• Providing expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, helping senior leaders 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 (EDI) efforts, working to create an inclusive workforce.
• Supporting and challenging in leadership discussions, sometimes in the 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:

• Extensive experience in local government or housing sectors.
• Strong background in employee relations and trade union negotiations.
• MCIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to implement change management strategies.
• Knowledge of equity, diversity, and inclusion practices.
• Proficient in coaching and influencing senior leaders.
• Familiarity with Green and Red Books is advantageous.

Salary (Rate): £450

City: Bristol

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: HR