• Partner with senior leaders across designated business units to develop and implement people strategies that support organisational objectives.
• Lead and deliver HR projects related to change and transformation, including organisational design, workforce planning, and cultural initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations in a unionised environment, ensuring constructive engagement with trade unions.
• Support change management processes, including consultation and communication strategies.
• Deliver BAU HR partnering activities, including performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence to ensure consistency and compliance with policies and employment legislation.

• Proven track record as an HR Business Partner within a complex, unionised organisation
• Strong experience in change and transformation projects, including organisational design and restructuring.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing employee relations in unionised settings.
• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with operational HR delivery.

• CIPD qualified ideally Chartered Member CIPD

• You will be engaged via Hays on an initial interim contract to start ASAP in November through to the end of March 2026.
• On site – 3 days per week / 2 home in Dorset.

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