Interim Employee Relationship Lead (Senior HRBP)

Kenneth Brian Associates are working closely with a University in South West London who are looking for an Interim Employee Relations Lead (Senior HRBP) to join for a 12 month FTC. The role requires understanding of ER Casework, Business Partnering for performance management and change management knowledge. The role is based in London, offering hybrid working. Description An Interim Employee Relations Lead (Senior HRBP) to: • Support academics with handling complex performance cases with senior staff members • Lead the structure and process for difficult conversations • Partner with Heads of to coach on how to have challenging conversations and understand the options for reducing their team size and managing under-performance • Develop a robust framework for managing under-performance • Design longer term initiatives to help create a change in performance management and capability • Partner with stakeholders to strengthen performance management capability and accountability Profile An Interim Employee Relations Lead (Senior HRBP) with: • Proven track record in handling complex performance cases • Strong knowledge of improving performance management and capability with managers • Previous experience working in higher education or with academics essential • Open to a candidate who is an ER specialist or a HR Business Partner background, ideally with change management experience