We are proud to be working with an award-winning University based in Birmingham, who are looking to appoint a HR Business Partner on a 12-month fixed term contract to lead on a change management project. 

The role will predominately be on site, with one day home working, and offers up to £55,000 and a generous holiday and pension allowance.

This will suit someone looking for an autonomous position with extensive change management and trade union experience.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading a complex restructure of services, including headcount reductions and service redesign
• Managing consultations with affected employees and upskilling management teams to lead on restructure processes
• Conducting gap analyses, benchmarking, and workforce planning to inform decisions
• Developing and executing a comprehensive change management plan to support the restructure
• Acting as the primary liaison with recognised trade unions, managing consultation and negotiation processes
• Managing and resolving employee relations issues sensitively and effectively
• Monitoring risk and ensuring mitigation strategies are in place, particularly in relation to staff morale and service continuity
• Producing clear reports, business cases, and board papers related to the restructure

Experience required:

• Experience in a complex unionised environment
• Extensive change management experience

Qualifications required:

• CIPD L5 minimum

Rewards and Benefits:

• 1 day home working
• 32 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• LGPS Pension Scheme

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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