About the role
Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for fairness, equality, and robust job evaluation practices? We are working with a well-respected public sector organisation in the North East to recruit a People Partner to lead a major review project around Job Evaluation on a fixed term 12 month contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by shaping a transparent and fair job framework, all while working within a supportive and values-driven HR team.
What will you be doing:
Lead, coordinate, and deliver a large scale job evaluation project.
Provide expert HR and job evaluation advice to managers and stakeholders.
Work closely with colleagues, trade unions, and external partners to meet key project milestones.
Manage a small project team including a People Advisor and People Coordinator.
Ensure full compliance with employment legislation, equal pay requirements, and internal policies.
What are they looking for looking for:
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).
Hands-on experience with job evaluation schemes , ideally Gauge+ and within the public or emergency services sector.
Proven HR advisory or business partnering background.
Strong understanding of equal pay principles and employment law.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills.
A strong personal commitment to fairness, dignity, and inclusivity in the workplace.
Why apply?
Be part of a meaningful project that supports equality and fairness across the organisation.
Join a professional, collaborative and supportive HR team.
Work for an organisation that values diversity and continuous improvement.
Flexible working options available.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary: £42,839 – £46,142 per annum
Benefits include:
Generous public sector pension scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
Flexible/hybrid working options
Access to training and development opportunities
NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.