People Partner

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 26/06/2026

Job Information

Human Resources

City Newcastle-under-Lyme

Province Staffordshire

Postal Code ST5

Job Description

3-month contract role with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, focused on providing high-quality, business-focused HR advice and support across all employee relations matters. The position is crucial for aligning HR practices with policies, employment law, and best practices. It plays a significant role in driving organizational culture, embedding values, and supporting managers in building high-performing, engaged teams. Additionally, the role contributes to organizational development initiatives by using data and insights to enhance performance, efficiency, and workforce capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance, performance, and capability.
• Ensure HR practices align with employment legislation, internal policies, and best practices.
• Support managers in developing confidence and capability in managing people matters effectively.
• Assist in the development and embedding of organizational values and culture.
• Design and deliver learning and development initiatives to enhance leadership capability and workforce skills.
• Contribute to key people strategy areas, including engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, and leadership development.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an HR advisory or business partnering role.
• Strong experience managing employee relations cases such as disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies or frameworks.
• Experience working with and influencing trade unions or key stakeholders.
• Experience using data and insights to inform decision-making and drive improvements.

Essential Qualifications

• Associate CIPD membership or working towards.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Contract duration: 3 months with a possible extension.