Job type
PermanentLocation
Preston (Fulwood)Working Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Hr GeneralistIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£47,700 - £50,700 DOE
HR Manager (Business Partner) | Permanent | £47,700 - £50,780 | Preston | Flexible Working | Enhanced Pension
Your New Organisation
Join a long-standing public sector organisation dedicated to delivering essential services across Lancashire. With a workforce of around 1,200 employees, this organisation is committed to excellence and community service. The team is based at a highly accessible location near Fulwood, with occasional travel to other sites. (Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle).
Your New Role
As HR Manager – Business Partnering, you will lead a team of HR Business Partners, reporting to the Head of People. Operating in a generalist capacity, you will manage the full employee lifecycle, overseeing recruitment, employee relations, offboarding, policy writing, organisational change and HR Project Work activity. You will partner with a selected area within the county, providing HR support, guidance and up-to-date advice to managers and staff at all levels.
This role offers a mix of on-site and home-based working (home-based once a week), with the option for flexi-time and the autonomy to manage your own diary.
What You Will Need to Succeed:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification minimum.
- 5 years of HR experience, operating in a generalist HR capacity, as HR Manager and/or HR Business Partner.
- Proven ability to manage a team and support their development.
- Strong background in the public sector or regulatory environment.
- Excellent knowledge of HR processes and policies.
- Practical, hands-on approach with a passion for HR and a willingness to grow and take on new challenges.
Benefits:
- 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holiday. (Increase after YOS).
- Enhanced Pension Scheme – Employer Contribution 18.6%.
- Flexi-time Scheme (36.25 hours per week).
- EAP Programme.
- Occupational Health.
- Blue Light Card.
- Generous Sick Pay.
- Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Other benefits include free gym access, wellbeing support dogs, free parking, cycle to work schemes, optician vouchers and employee voice groups.
If you are an ambitious HR professional looking to make a significant impact in a respected public sector organisation, apply now to join the team!
What you need to do now
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