Senior HR Business Partner

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organisation is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to shape and deliver HR services aligned to their values. This role involves partnering with senior leaders to provide strategic HR advice, enhancing leadership and resilience within the organisation. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and experience in managing HR functions during change. They will play an integral role in developing HRBP teams and fostering effective working relationships across functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Business Partnering within a public service environment.
• Ability to deliver strategic HR services aligned with organisational goals.
• Strong ability to manage complex people matters.

Responsibilities

• Shape ways of working within the HRBP team.
• Provide strategic, pragmatic HR advice to senior leaders.
• Support organisational resilience during changes.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strategic advisory skills

Organisational change management

Leadership support

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner – London Fire Brigade

Following organisational restructure, the London Fire Brigade is now focused on embedding a new HR Business Partnering model. This Senior Human Resources Business Partner role offers the opportunity to help define and deliver a mature, trusted, and high-impact HR service.

You will work with a newly formed HR Business Partnering (HRBP) team, shaping ways of working, strengthening stakeholder confidence, and resetting expectations of the HR function. Partnering with senior leaders, you will provide strategic, pragmatic advice on complex people matters, supporting organisational resilience and effective leadership in a critical public service environment.

Relying on data and insights, you will collaborate with department leads at Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC) and Top Management Group (TMG) level to deliver HR services in line with policy and procedure as well as the Brigade’s Values of Service, Courage, Learning, Teamwork, Integrity and Equity.

You will be integral in providing HR expertise throughout organisational change, supporting leaders and workforce improvements.

Within the People Services Directorate, you will successfully manage and develop your Business Partners and support professional development.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and people skills to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with senior leaders within the business and subject matter experts across HR and other enabling functions.