HR Business Partner Frans/Nederlands

About us: We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.


Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.


Are you a proactive, forward-thinking HR professional looking for a change?


We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join our HR Business Partnering Team to deliver customer focused, pragmatic HR advice and provide support to managers and employees across Stoke on Trent City Council.


This is a true generalist HRBP role, where you will partner with directorate managers and employees to provide an effective HR service, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering people solutions that are aligned with business objectives.


You will work with teams, managers and key stakeholders to help build organisation and people capability, shape and build people strategies within the organisation, which requires an excellent understanding of the organisation and the challenges faced.


Building meaningful relationships with your designated directorates, you will work closely with key teams to implement business strategy from a people perspective, as well as using data, metrics and evidence to inform and drive decision making and change across your areas.


Lead on the effective management and resolution of employee casework including sickness absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance, redeployment and grievance issues.
Advising and coaching a range of stakeholders on a wide range of HR matters including performance management, change management and employee relations.
Drive compliance across the organisation by staying up to date with employment law and ensuring that company policies are applied consistently.
Work with the Organisational Development and Talent Team to support key HR initiatives and develop solutions to address training and development needs.
Advise, consult and negotiate on people management matters with Trade Unions, ensuring a productive working relationship.
Foster a positive and inclusive organisational culture, championing diversity and employee wellbeing.


Proven experience as a HR Business Partner, preferably in a large and complex organisation with a track record of building credible relationships with key stake
Experience of leading on the effective management and resolution of complex employee relations cases such as disciplinary, grievances and performance issues
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
Experience in leading change management initiatives including restructuring, redundancy and TUPE transfers
Exceptional communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders effectively
A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
Hybrid and flexible working options
An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes


If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Sue Phillips, Senior HR Business Partner Sue.As part of this role, you will attend meetings at sites across the city and be a hybrid worker.


Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that.