Job Description

Role: HR Change Manager (TUPE)

Type: 9-months contract

Salary: 450- 500 per day Inside IR35

On-site working: 1-2 days per week on-site

Location: Berkshire

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a HR Change Manager for our Public Sector client based in Reading.

Key responsibilities for the HR Change Manager are;

• Manage TUPE transfers in a local government setting, ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and policies
• Coordinate with legal teams, trade unions, senior leaders, and external providers to oversee the entire transfer process
• Conduct due diligence, including the review of employee terms and conditions, pay structures, and pension rights (including Local Government Pension Scheme - LGPS)
• Provide expert advise on legal risks, redundancies, and workforce structure implications
• Manage formal consultations and ensure compliance with law requirements
• Work with trade unions and employee representatives to address problems
• Create a structured communication plan to keep staff informed during the changeover
• Implement change management practices to guarantee a smooth transition for affected personnel
• Promote policy, procedural, and cultural alignment after transfer
• Provide HR advice help for workforce planning, restructuring, and post-transfer adjustments
• Provide expert advice to council leaders, department heads, and operational managers on TUPE-related issues
• Ensure the HR team is completely prepared to facilitate the shift
• Prepare reports and briefings for senior management, clearly communicating significant risks and progress updates.

The Ideal candidate for the HR Change Manager will have;

• A CIPD L7 qualification or equivalent HR experience
• Proven expertise managing TUPE transfers in local government or public sector settings.
• Extensive knowledge of UK employment law, including TUPE rules, LGPS, and public sector employment conditions
• Experience with trade unions, collective bargaining agreements, and employee consultation processes
• Proven experience managing change projects, personnel changes, and service transfers.
• Effective stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity of HR Change Manager, please apply directly or contact Charlotte Broomfield at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information. The closing date for CVs is Friday 28th February due to the urgent requirement of this role, interviews will be arranged asap.

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