Development Business Partner
Job in
Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-09
Listing for:
We Are Zenith
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We have an opportunity for an experienced People & Development Business Partner (HR Business Partner) to join our clients People & Development team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background, particularly within employee relations, organisational change and strategic HR support.
Travel Requirements - Approximately 2–3 days per month to Lancashire.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing a varied and complex employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance management and capability matters.
* Advising and supporting managers on employment legislation, HR policies and best practice.
* Supporting organisational change, restructures, TUPE transfers and workforce planning.
* Providing guidance and support during formal employee relations meetings, including preparing documentation and outcome letters.
* Developing strong working relationships with senior leaders, managers and trade union representatives.
* Supporting recruitment, retention and wider workforce planning initiatives.
* Contributing to the implementation of HR policies, procedures and organisational development projects.
* Using HR data, reports and workforce metrics to identify trends and support decision-making.
* Supporting management development and delivering guidance or training on people management matters.
Requirements:
* CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
* Substantial experience within a generalist HR role, ideally operating at HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory level.
* Strong employee relations experience, including managing complex disciplinary, grievance and performance management cases.
* Experience supporting organisational change, including restructures, TUPE or similar projects.
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
* Experience developing, implementing and interpreting HR policies and procedures.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and provide commercially focused HR advice.
* Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret HR data and management information.
* GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent.
Desirable
Experience:
* Previous experience within Further Education, education or a similarly complex organisation.
* Experience working within a unionised environment.
* Previous line management experience, including supervising HR Advisors or Assistants.
* Experience supporting senior leadership teams through organisational change
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