People Strategy Advisor - Central Government

About The Role

Role: People Strategy Advisor REF
Contract Length: Until 31/03/27
Location: Hybrid/Inner London - Induction onsite, then hybrid. 1-2 days per week on site, as required for Business needs. Tuesday is usual anchor day
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: SC requested

About the Role

Spinwell is recruiting for a People Strategy Advisor for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of project’s people strategy, ensuring it is aligned with project’s Programmatic objectives and relevant HR policies and procedures. To deliver this you will work collaboratively with the business areas, Head Office HR Business Partners, Finance colleagues and the PMO.
• Implement and review business processes for recruitment and workforce management within project, ensuring effective recruitment, on-boarding, induction and off-boarding processes are followed.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including 1* Deputy Directors, HR Business Partners, DMEC and PSR,
• Oversight of recruitment campaigns, onboarding and offboarding for the team
• Ownership of Management Information held in respect of project Workforce ensuring that accurate workforce data is maintained and used to inform decisions in relation to resourcing and workforce management, and to respond to requests for information such as FOIs.
• Manage project Standard Operating Procedures for Workforce

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous Civil Service HR experience with a strong understanding of HR policies, procedures and workforce management practices.
• Strong Stakeholder Management / Engagement skills
• Experience supporting workforce planning, people operations or strategic people initiatives.
• Experience from a previous CS HR role with an understanding of HR policies and process and/or strategic planning.
• Ability to communicate complex and often sensitive topics to Stakeholders across grades and SCS
• Sound judgement, evidence, and knowledge to arrive at accurate, expert, and professional decisions and advice – a strong problem-solver.
• Working Knowledge of government HR and L&D policies and systems and processes
• Excellent Written Skills and close attention to detail – communicating in a straightforward, honest, and engaging manner, choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact
• Track record of streamlining processes and making efficiencies
• Experience of business change and or people change projects
• Highly organised adaptable and willing to work flexibly as required.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Associate CIPD Qualification
• Understanding of Defence is nice to have
• Experience working within complex government, defence, or public sector environments.
• Experience producing workforce reporting and management information to support strategic decision-making.

Disability Confident Scheme

The client supports the Disability Confident Scheme and is committed to providing fair and inclusive recruitment opportunities. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role may be eligible for an interview under the scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, the client may shortlist those candidates who best meet the role requirements.

Armed Forces Covenant

The client supports the Armed Forces Covenant and is committed to helping veterans and military spouses or partners access employment opportunities.Eligible veterans and spouses or partners of Armed Forces personnel who meet the minimum essential criteria may qualify for an interview under the client's applicable recruitment scheme. Where application volumes are particularly high, shortlisting may be necessary.

How to Apply Under These Schemes

If you believe you qualify under either scheme, please inform your Spinwell recruitment consultant when applying and quote the relevant vacancy reference. We will explain the applicable process and confirm your request with the client.

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