Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a complex, values-led organisation? We’re supporting a public-sector body in Manchester as they look to appoint a HR Business Partner to join their high-performing People & Culture function.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys variety, and wants to contribute to an organisation with a strong social purpose.
The Role
As a HR Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a proactive, customer-focused HR service. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll provide expert guidance across a broad range of people matters, ensuring the organisation continues to develop a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
You’ll lead on complex ER cases, support organisational change, and drive forward key HR projects that enhance the employee experience.
Key Responsibilities:
*Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic and operational HR support
*Lead and advise on complex employee relations matters
*Provide expert employment law guidance, ensuring compliance and best practice
*Support and deliver HR projects across areas such as policy, culture, workforce planning and organisational development.
*Contribute to continuous improvement across HR operations and processes
*Champion values-led working and help embed inclusive, equitable practices across the organisation.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
*Significant experience in HR operations within a complex organisation
*Proven business partnering experience at a senior level in a complex organisation
*Strong background in employee relations, including managing complex cases
*Substantial employment law knowledge and confidence advising on risk
*Experience delivering HR projects and driving change
*A values-driven approach and a genuine interest in equality, diversity and inclusion

What you need to do now:
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