Head of People Partnering

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of People Partnering to work for a prestigious regulatory body that provides extensive knowledge on a national scale. This is an interim position to provide support in developing and shaping a new team within the People Directorate.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead and inspire the People Partnering team, fostering a culture of high performance
• Oversee and guide the People Partners in establishing and embedding a strategic business partnering approach
• Manage subject matter expert leads, ensuring the efficient operation of their respective functions
• Utilise Employee Relations expertise to continuously improve and update practices and policies, ensuring compliance with employment legislation
• Collaborate with the wider People teams to enhance the employee experience through aligned policies and practices
• Partner with other People Leaders to refine the employee and service value proposition, providing effective solutions for the organisation
• Lead the evaluation and improvement of HR systems and technology to support strategic goals and drive best practices
• Work collaboratively across the entire People Directorate to build credibility within the organisation and deliver an outstanding customer experience for all employees

Ideal candidate profile:

• MCIPD qualification or equivalent
• Extensive senior-level generalist experience in a complex organisation
• In-depth knowledge of Employee Relations with experience leading a team of subject matter experts
• Proven leadership and management skills, emphasising policy improvement and high-quality service delivery
• Expertise in designing and implementing People strategies, turning them into actionable team objectives
• Strong ability to collaborate and build relationships with leaders, managers, and stakeholders

Location: East Sussex

Duration: 6-9 months, with possible extension

Daily rate: £350-450 per day

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.