HR Business Partner

On behalf of The Government Property Agency, we are looking for a HR Business Partner - (INSIDE IR35) for a 3-month contract working on a hybrid basis and with an expectation of 3 days attendance in the Nottingham, Manchester or Birmingham office

The Government Property Agency is an Executive Agency of the cabinet office. It is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years.

Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people.

This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs.

Reporting into the Senior HRBP, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) role is the customer face of the GPA HR team and plays a key part in utilising business intelligence to influence the development of strategic HR solutions. The business partner role is a leadership position, accountable for embedding change, whilst ensuring effective employee engagement and high levels of improved employee experience.

The post holder will be responsible for partnering GPA business units to influence, collaborate and partner with SCS leaders and their business units to lead and champion HR projects as a HR generalist. The role holder will be a critical enabler to support change and organisational transformation to build on the strategy that is currently in place.

The HRBP will be responsible for driving cultural change, empowering teams to promote continuous improvement at all levels, encouraging observation, feedback and coaching within the team and wider whilst being considerate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, acting in an inclusive way and valuing people. This is a fast-paced role, in which the post holder will be required to be confident and proactive in problem solving and able to build strong , trusted working relationships with a range of senior stakeholders across GPA and the wider Civil Service.

The post holder may be required to deputise for the Senior HR Business Partner (SHRBP.) This adds resilience to the GPA HR team’s senior structure. Responsibilities will vary, but the post holder would be expected to make decisions and act on the SHRBP’s behalf.

As a HR Business Partner - (INSIDE IR35) your main responsibilities will be:

Responsibilities:

- Utilise business intelligence to influence the development of strategic HR solutions created by the HR Centre of Excellence teams (including items such as People Strategy, Values and Leadership Development listed in the business plan) to increase business capability and deliver value add.
- Advocate & champion HR priorities across the business, problem-solving BAU activities including ER issues, performance management , SLT support, EDI, well-being, recruitment, HR policy and other evolving issues.
- Translate business objectives from the GPA business and continuous improvement plans, into effective HR practices and delivering people solutions aligned to business objectives . Business Partners will lead the development of solutions, influencing senior leadership teams to make strategic decisions in line with both policy requirements and contextual business needs.
- Deliver and lead key HR initiatives across the HR spectrum, including workforce planning, restructuring, resourcing, talent management , pay and reward, employee relations, employee engagement and performance management .
- Review organisational team structures and work with senior leadership teams to align them with strategic business objectives , ensuring GPA delivers efficiencies and is fit for future purpose.
- Analyse data trends from people metrics to influence and lead decision -making conversations at Senior Leadership level - adapting HR best practice to suit the needs of each unit as appropriate.
- Lead TUPE/COSOP of Government Departments into GPA as part of the wider vision of the GPA onboarding Client forecast

Key Criteria

- Experience of building strong , trust-based relationships with a range of diverse and demanding stakeholders, (particularly in relation to people management issues in an environment of organisational change) and taking account of diverse needs and perspectives in line with the organisation’s strategies and policies. Be confident in acting as a trusted confidante with a range of leaders .
- Actively promote the reputation of the Department, both internally and externally, displaying enthusiasm for the work, helping to inspire colleagues and stakeholders to fully engage with the aims and long-term vision for the HR function and the wider organisation. Ability to seek out shared interests beyond own area of responsibility, understanding the extent of the impact actions have on an organisation, particularly in relation to people-management issues
- Understand or quickly gain an understanding of the client business, identify people issues in a proactive way and communicate confidently and persuasively about solutions in the language of the business, constructively challenging and providing appropriate feedback with tenacity and ethical integrity
- Understand and implement people-related change and initiatives with evidence of the impact on the business through the analysis of appropriate metrics and insight
- Understand the key drivers of improved employee engagement, clearly linking people activities and interventions to business priorities and outcomes, maintaining resilience, flexibility, pace and a positive mindset

To be considered for this role, please ensure your CV evidences the following essential criteria.

Essential

- CIPD level 5
- HR Generalist experience
- Strategic workforce and Resource Planning experience
- Background of recruitment
- Public Sector experience

Desirable

- Experience of using the Google platform
- CIPD level 7
- Background in conflict management

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

DE&I Commitment

As a Disability Confident employer, GPA encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates . Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, GPA welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".