Assistant People Partner

Assistant People Partner, up to £48k dependent on experience, plus an impressive range of benefits, permanent, Truro, hybrid working available and support for relocation to the area if needed.

The Organisation

Delighted to be an exclusive partner for this opportunity. My client is a large, values-led public sector organisation that plays a vital role in delivering essential services to its community. With a strong commitment to excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement, the organisation is focused on creating a positive, supportive and high-performing workplace where people can thrive. You will be at the heart of driving organisational success, working closely with leaders to develop workforce strategies, improve employee engagement and ensure colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver outstanding services...exciting opportunity to join a collaborative HR function where you can make a genuine impact on both organisational performance and employee experience.

The Role

Varied and rewarding role building relationships, solving problems and making a meaningful difference through people-focused solutions. You will work closely with senior leaders and management teams, providing proactive HR and organisational development support. You will play a key role in delivering people-related initiatives, workforce planning activities and organisational change projects, while acting as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters. ER is a primary part of the role. Supporting managers through challenging situations, you will provide practical guidance on employment legislation, policies and best practice, helping to create a positive and inclusive working environment.

The role also involves analysing workforce data and trends, supporting recruitment and retention strategies, contributing to leadership development programmes, and driving service improvements that enhance organisational effectiveness. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, influencing decision-making, helping shape the future workforce strategy and providing some recruitment support. You will be expected to ensure that appropriate HR systems for all relevant activity, e.g., sickness and ER issues, are developed, maintained and updated so that all appropriate activity and information is captured in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner in accordance with data protection, employment legislation and policies.

What You Need to Be Successful

To succeed in this position, you will bring a strong generalist HR background, together with the confidence and credibility to influence managers and leaders at all levels.You will demonstrate:

• Ideally, you are CIPD qualified and experienced in advising on HR policies, procedures and best practice.
• Strong employee relations experience, including managing complex casework from start to finish.
• Sound understanding of employment law and workforce management principles.
• Effective communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• An ability to quickly establish rapport and credibility.
• Coaching and mentoring experience, with the ability to support the development of others.
• Experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning and service improvement initiatives.
• The ability to analyse workforce data and translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills with the capability to manage competing priorities.

What you'll get in return
This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a large, well-established and purpose-led public sector organisation during an exciting change period. In addition, an impactful career opportunity, my client offers a competitive salary up to £48k pa plus a full range of benefits including all the below - making it an employer of choice!

Pay, Pension & Financial Benefits:

• Competitive salary plus generous public sector pension scheme
• Relocation support available if required.
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Salary sacrifice schemes and staff discounts (retail, travel, etc.)

Leave & Work-Life Balance:

• Generous annual leave & ability to buy or sell extra annual leave
• Flexible working options (part-time, remote, flexible shifts depending on role)
• Structured policies supporting work-life balance plus family & lifestyle Benefits - Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave/pay, special leave policies and family-friendly working arrangements. Plus, the opportunity to live and work in Cornwall's high-quality lifestyle environment (coastline, outdoor activities, strong community feel).

Training, Development & Career Progression: Strong training and development opportunities - Extensive opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) and study leave policies plus opportunities for career progression and skills development

Wellbeing & Support: Access to health and wellbeing initiatives, employee support programmes, occupational health services and counselling plus supportive peer environment

Everyday Practical Benefits: Cycle-to-work scheme, staff accommodation options (where available) and staff extras such as lotteries or local perks

Work Environment & Culture:

• Work within a large, established organisation with a strong sense of purpose
• Opportunities to engage in research and innovation
• Flexible working and supportive policies - hybrid working arrangement with a blend of remote and on-site working.
• A collaborative, inclusive and values-driven culture where people can thrive and make a genuine impact.

What you need to do now
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