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Date Added: Fri 15/08/2025

People Partner

Sunderland, SR1, UK
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Company: SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

Job Type: Temporary, Full Time

Salary: £21 - £26.50/hour

We're recruiting on behalf of one of our public clients for an experienced People Partner to join their People & Culture Department - a 16-strong team split into Employee Relations & Compliance, Recruitment & Systems, and Culture & Inclusion.

This role sits within Employee Relations & Compliance, managed by Joanne Henry, alongside two other People Partners (this vacancy covers long-term absence). You'll work closely with managers, employees, and trade unions to ensure roles are accurately analysed, fairly graded, and aligned with a new pay and grading structure. You'll also handle a professional caseload of Employee Relations matters - including grievances, disciplinaries, long-term absences, and investigations.

You'll collaborate with a HR Coordinator (direct line management may remain with permanent staff depending on your experience) and work alongside the Head of People & Culture, Helen Naden, to deliver this high-profile Job Evaluation project.

What you'll bring:

Solid HR legislation knowledge (CIPD Level 5 essential)
Public sector experience highly desirable
Strong experience in job evaluation, pay review projects, and employee relations casework
Exceptional communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
A methodical, detail-focused approach to analysis and project deliveryExpected Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Over 12 months.
Rate of pay: £21-£26 per hour

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Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge in Children's Services and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
We also have a market leading referral scheme of up to £250* so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to contact Leasha at Spencer Clarke Group.*T's & C's apply.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Contract length: 12/14 months

Work Location: In person
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