HR & OD Business Partner

Role Responsibility

HR & OD Business Partners 

We are looking for two exceptional and highly skilled HR & OD professionals to join our team as the strategic business partners between HR & OD and our Directorates.

You will work proactively in partnership with the Directorate Management Team and relevant stakeholders to develop forward looking directorate focused strategies and plans which ensure through people effective service delivery, continuous business development and transformation in line with KCC’s strategic outcomes.

You will need to have substantial professional experience and proven capability in the field, as well as holding a relevant CIPD qualification or equivalent. You will also need to demonstrate the experience and ability to lead and manage your work as a strategic advisor for the organisations People Strategy. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading Directorate specific people focused projects and programmes in collaboration with senior colleagues
• Maintain an active role as trusted advisor to the Directorate Management Team and ensure a consistent approach to people strategy priorities
• Provide challenging, tailored and business focused advice at a strategic level
• As part of the People Management Team, contributing to the overall management and development of the HR & OD function.

If you are passionate about the potential to transform the way we work and want to be a part of making that happen, we want to hear from you!!

The interviews will take place mid June 2025.

Contact Details

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact: 

Diane Christie 

03000 416781

Diane.Christie@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.