Job Description

HEAD OF HR BUSINESS PARTNERING AND OPERATIONS

PERMANENT

LONDON - HYBRID -2/3 DAYS ONSITE

\xc2\xa363,000 - 72,000

• Are you a seasoned HR professional with a proven track record of leadership and stakeholder engagement?

• Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, driving innovation and operational excellence?

If so, the Barbican is seeking a dynamic individual to join their evolving People, Culture and Inclusion team, as the Head of HR Business Partnering & Operations.

The Barbican

As a globally renowned Centre for the Arts, the Barbican is a creative catalyst, sparking possibilities and transformation for artists, audiences, and communities. Nestled in the heart of the City of London, this iconic architectural landmark is a place for discovery, a refuge for personal reflection, and a rich resource for the local community - \'a place to inspire, connect and provoke debate\'. Over the last 18 months, following the Barbican Stories, the organisation initiated a major cultural change and transformation programme, setting a new strategic roadmap with diversity and inclusion at the heart of it.

The Role

In this permanent role of Head of HR Business Partnering and Operations, you will play a vital part in this change journey. With a team of 8, this role will lead the way on the people agenda. You will be responsible for;

• Leading and mentoring a team of HR Business Partners and HR advisors, fostering a culture of collaboration, operational excellence, and development.
• Driving the continuous improvement agenda across the entire employee lifecycle with a focus on engagement, welfare activities, maximising productivity, devolving HR responsibilities to line managers and building leadership capability
• Aligning HR objectives and strategy with the Barbican\'s new strategic framework goals, working closely with the Director of People and Culture and Head of Org Design & Development on various programmes of work.
• Manage payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Building strong, trust-based relationship with senior stakeholders and the City of London Corporation.
• Management of senior complex or sensitive employment relations cases and a point of escalation for the team surrounding employment law and risk.
• Leadership development, strategic workforce planning, recruitment, and other strategic HR projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a unique Arts institution, and help mould the future landscape. To be a part of this journey and successful in this role, we\'re looking for a Senior HR Generalist / Business Partners with a collaborative and innovative leadership style, and proven ability to drive change across HR and managing budgets. Chartered CIPD Level 7 is beneficial, however, equivalent breadth of knowledge and experience is of equal merit.

To find out more, apply today with a CV and Covering Letter to amelia.pullen@investigo.co.uk

Applications close: Sunday 14th January 2024.

Interviews: W/C Monday 22nd January 2024.

Investigo