HR Business Partner

About the Role

As a key member of the HRBP team, the HR Business Partner will work closely with colleagues to support the development of a high-performing workforce, driving capability building and supporting employees to perform at their best. The team is supportive and high-performing, with a variety of experiences and a culture that welcomes diversity of thought.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is committed to empowering local communities, rebuilding local government, and delivering the homes people need. The HR Business Partner will be at the heart of this agenda, working to drive business outcomes through people-centric initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing and negotiating to secure confidence and support for HR initiatives
• Provide strategic HR advice to senior leaders, diagnosing and advising on people implications and risks
• Use data and evidence to make decisions and influence, interpreting complex data to create and present evidence-based insight
• Support the delivery of people priorities, providing business insight into people strategy and initiatives
• Work closely with colleagues across the directorate to support the delivery of people priorities
• Develop and implement HR strategies to drive business outcomes, including talent development, change management, and diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Provide coaching and mentoring to colleagues, supporting the development of a high-performing workforce
• Lead the delivery of people-focused transformational change management programs, managing cultural change and supporting employees through transition
• Apply employment law and employee relations principles to support the resolution of people-related issues
• Collaborate with other corporate teams, especially Finance, to support the delivery of business objectives

What We Are Looking For

• Strong background in HR, with experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate and secure confidence with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present evidence-based insight
• Experience of working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to support the development of colleagues
• Experience of leading transformational change management programs, with the ability to manage cultural change and support employees through transition
• Knowledge of employment law and employee relations principles, with the ability to apply these to support the resolution of people-related issues
• Strong collaborative and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the directorate

Nice to Have

• Experience of working in a government or public sector organization
• Knowledge of HR systems and processes, with the ability to use data and evidence to drive HR decisions
• Experience of supporting the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience of working in a matrix management structure, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the directorate

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, supporting the delivery of business objectives
• Collaborative and supportive team culture, with opportunities for coaching and mentoring
• Professional development opportunities, with the ability to develop new skills and expertise
• Flexible working arrangements, with the ability to work from home and manage a healthy work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing initiatives, pension scheme, and annual leave entitlement
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects and initiatives, supporting the delivery of the Ministry's agenda for change

• Ensure you have a strong understanding of HR principles and practices, with the ability to apply these in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Develop your influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to secure confidence and support from senior stakeholders.
• Practice using data and evidence to drive HR decisions, with the ability to present evidence-based insight to senior leaders.
• Consider developing your coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to support the development of colleagues and drive business outcomes.
• Be prepared to demonstrate your experience of leading transformational change management programs, with the ability to manage cultural change and support employees through transition.
• Research the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and its agenda for change, with the ability to demonstrate your understanding of the organization and its priorities.
• Prepare examples of your experience and skills, with the ability to demonstrate your expertise in HR and your ability to drive business outcomes.