People Business Partner – HR and OD

People Business Partner – HR and OD
Chelmsford
GBP300+ per day
Full Time Contract

Novax Recruitment are looking for HR and OD professionals who are at the top of their game and who are passionate about developing modern, business focused solutions, and who are not afraid to challenge and try something new working with the local authority. This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the foreseeable future. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options. This is currently a temporary contract with scope for extension.

As a People Business Partner you will develop critical relationships across the different areas of the Council, driving our people and workforce strategy initiatives to ensure we are continually improving performance. Your expertise, credibility and gravitas will be able to influence even the most senior colleagues, helping us to drive our initiatives forward and build a world–class workforce. You'll work collaboratively, providing expert advice and coaching. As senior leader within the ODP team, you'll actively challenge the status quo and will encourage ideas and the use of innovative, digital solutions to improve on performance. You'll monitor, assess and evaluate workforce performance and its impact on the organisation, and play a key role in the Council's business planning cycle.

You'll be educated to degree level or equivalent and hold an MCIPD qualification, or ideally, FCIPD qualification. As a senior HR professional, with significant experience under your belt, you're resilient, curious, adaptable and creative, and lead with ethical and professional integrity. You'll have your own strategies for building your own in–depth knowledge of each area of the business, its language, goals, processes and strategy. Your strong communication skills will give you the ability to forge lasting relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You'll have experience of coaching and leading others and will be able to provide advice and support across the different areas of the Council. Driving continuous improvement is an important part of what you do, and you'll actively seek out new ideas and feedback from customers to learn and grow.

If this sounds like a challenge you would like to test yourself with, please contact Euan at Novax recruitment on (phone number removed) or follow the job advert to apply