We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Human Resources Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of a high-quality, professional HR service while shaping people strategy, organisational development, and workforce initiatives across the organisation.

This full-time position (37 hours per week) is based in Warwickshire and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with 2-3 days working from home.

The successful candidate will bring significant generalist HR management experience, a strong understanding of employment legislation and employee relations, and a proven ability to support organisational change and continuous improvement within a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on employment law, policies, procedures and people-related matters
Lead on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, investigation and appeal processes
Build and maintain positive relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives, leading consultation and negotiation activity where required
Drive the organisation's approach to organisational development, workforce planning, learning and development initiatives
Lead the review and implementation of the People Strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
Develop, review and update HR policies, procedures and best practice frameworks
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes, job evaluation processes, disclosure checks, payroll instructions and pension-related matters
Manage and continuously improve HR systems, reporting capabilities and establishment control processes
Lead, motivate and develop the HR team, ensuring high levels of performance and service delivery
Monitor budgets, resources and service performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Extensive experience delivering a comprehensive HR service within a complex organisation
Strong employee relations expertise, including managing high-risk and sensitive cases
Experience advising senior leaders and supporting strategic decision-making
Proven experience managing and developing staff, budgets and HR service delivery
Experience of organisational change, learning and development, policy development and workforce planning
Previous involvement in trade union consultation and partnership working
Experience working within the public sector or a similarly regulated environment

Skills and Knowledge

Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation, HR best practice and ACAS guidance
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
Strong investigative, analytical and report-writing abilities
Effective communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Financial awareness and experience using HR information systems and workforce data
A collaborative, proactive and solution-focused approach to HR leadership

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to lead an established HR function within a respected public sector organisation
Strategic role with significant influence over people initiatives and organisational development
Flexible hybrid working arrangement
Fixed-term contract providing stability through to March 2028
Opportunity to shape learning, development and workforce strategies that make a tangible organisational impact

Working Arrangements

37 hours per week
Full-time (part time opportunities available)
Hybrid working, with 2-3 days working from home

Please note that applicants must have recent and relevant HR management experience to be considered. This post is politically restricted in accordance with applicable local government legislation.

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions is acting as an employment agency and employment business in relation to this vacancy.

Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications personally, due to the high volume of applications received this may not always be possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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