Location
Laurence House, Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU. Hybrid working arrangement with a mix of office and home working on a regular basis.

Hours
Full time. Out of hours working may be occasionally required.

Salary
£52,269 - £54,360 per annum (PO4). All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point for the grade unless matching current salary with evidential proof.

About the Role
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities. Lewisham Council is proud to be the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

As an HR Business Partner, you will join a high-performing Business Partnering team, working closely with leaders and managers across the Council to deliver proactive, strategic, and operational HR support. You will play a pivotal role in driving organisational performance, supporting workforce transformation, enhancing employee engagement, and delivering positive outcomes for our people and communities.

The role offers the opportunity to lead on complex people matters including organisational change, workforce planning, employee relations, and organisational development initiatives.

We offer excellent training and development opportunities and a range of benefits including generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working and family friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, a range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.

Experience
- Proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner or within a senior HR advisory role.
- Experience managing complex employee relations issues and organisational change.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

About you
- Proactive and credible HR professional able to build strong relationships and influence at all levels.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively within a wider HR team.
- Customer-focused approach with a passion for delivering outstanding people services.

Qualifications
CIPD qualification (Level 5 minimum, Level 7 desirable) or equivalent experience.