Human Resources Business Partner

Salary & Hours

37 hours per week

Fixed term contract until 31 March 2027

Band I SCP 44-47 (£55,609 – £59,027 per annum)

Benefits

• Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
• Birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
• Local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
• Service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
• Flexible working patterns that suit you and well‑defined career progression.
• Competitive expenses for mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.

Position Overview

We are recruiting for an exceptional HR Business Partner who is passionate, committed and dedicated to improving the lives of children & young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of the senior HR management team, working with the Head of HR and wider HR Team to introduce, take ownership for and deliver wide ranging strategic projects.
• Provide employee guidance and support to management across all levels of the organisation and be the subject matter expert and HR lead for all ER cases – absence, grievance, disciplinary and performance management.
• Ensure harmonious industrial relationships with our Trade Unions.
• Coach, mentor and directly line manage members of the HR Team to support the achievement of the Trust’s objectives and individual’s growth and development.
• Bring fresh eyes and creativity to HR processes and practices to enhance colleague engagement and our retention rate.
• Make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Sandwell.

Qualifications & Experience

• A senior HR professional with a background of working in a complex public sector environment, CIPD qualified and educated to relevant degree standard or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience of pragmatic organisational change and ability to work in a fast‑paced organisation.
• Excellent generalist HR knowledge, including in‑depth knowledge of HR practices and legislation, employment law and best practice.
• Experience of managing complex ER matters including employment tribunals.
• Previous project management experience, able to manage own time effectively and to work to defined deadlines.
• Strong line managerial experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and be accountable for driving outcomes.
• Articulate communication style, with the ability to engage confidentially with all levels across the business and deliver complex communications transparently and effectively.
• A clear commitment to diversity and inclusion and a passion to drive these initiatives throughout the Trust.

How to Apply

When you’re ready to apply, visit https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/apply/

Contact

For further information, email recruitment_childrenstrust@sandwell.gov.uk.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Sandwell Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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