Role: People Business Partner REF 100854
Contract Length: Circa 3 months, but may be slightly less or more TBC
Location: Hybrid/London – 1-2 days a week in office
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £490 per day
Security Clearance: SC requested
Spinwell is recruiting for a People Business Partner for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PEOPLE BUSINESS PARTNER
Employee Relations (Core Focus)
- Manage a heavy ER caseload (approx. 25 concurrent cases).
- Handle misconduct, grievances, harassment, attendance, and sensitive issues.
- Support and coach managers through formal processes; draft correspondence and scripts.
- Contribute to ongoing Employment Tribunal (ET) cases.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the face of the People & Culture team for approx.10 stakeholders within assigned business areas.
- Provide ongoing updates, guidance, and support to Heads of Division and senior leaders.
- Ensure issues are managed swiftly and don’t fall through the gaps.
People & Culture Delivery
- Maintain continuity of HR support while permanent staff are absent.
- Support organisational culture modernisation efforts.
- Lead monthly stakeholder HR meetings focusing on data, insight, and case discussions.
- Collaborate with internal HR specialists; no external ER provider is used.
Environment & Expectations
- Fast paced, reactive, “firefighting” environment.
- Requires resilience, confidence, and strong relationship building skills.
- Operates within a culture similar to legal/law enforcement organisations with hierarchical structures and high scrutiny.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE PEOPLE BUSINESS PARTNER
- Experience delivering procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), including familiarity with the Central Digital Platform, new notice types, and associated procedures. Given the recent implementation of PA23.
- Significant procurement experience using a range of procedures
- Strong business acumen and ability to show evidence-based decision making
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skills
- Awareness of public sector procurement legislation
- Relevant commercial experience
If you are a People Business Partner, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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Disability Confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.