People Partner; HR Business Partner

Position: People Partner (HR Business Partner)
HR Business Partner

Manchester

Hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days WFH)

Permanent & Full Time

£58,000 - £67,000 plus excellent public sector benefits package, including 46 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory holidays), access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) approximately 25% combined contribution and heavily subsidised PMI.

Are you a strategic HR professional who thrives on partnering with senior leaders and shaping people strategies that drive organisational success?

My client, a large and complex public sector organisation based in Manchester, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their established HR team. This is a genuinely strategic partnering role, focused on aligning organisational priorities with people strategy to support performance, culture and long-term workforce capability.

Working within a well-structured HR function that includes a dedicated Employee Relations team, this role allows you to focus on true business partnering rather than day-to-day case management. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into effective people plans, using data and insight to support decision-making and deliver tangible outcomes.

This role will support a large operational area of approximately 400 employees and reports into a Senior HR Business Partner within a wider HR Business Partnering team.

This role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys working on strategic HR initiatives and partnering with leaders to deliver long-term people outcomes, rather than focusing primarily on operational HR casework.

Key responsibilities of the HR Business Partner:

Provide strategic HR advice and guidance to senior leaders across your designated areas.

Partner with stakeholders to develop and deliver people plans aligned to organisational priorities.

Lead and support key initiatives such as workforce planning, succession planning and organisational change.

Analyse workforce data and trends to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.

Coach and influence senior leaders to strengthen leadership capability and team performance.

Work closely with specialist HR teams to address complex employee relations matters where required.

Contribute to initiatives that enhance engagement, culture and organisational effectiveness.

Key requirements for the HR Business Partner:

Proven experience operating in a strategic HR Business Partnering role within a large or complex organisation.

Chartered CIPD membership or Level 7 CIPD qualification (or equivalent).

Experience supporting organisational change and project-based HR initiatives.

Strong understanding of employment legislation, employee relations and risk management.

Experience influencing senior stakeholders and supporting leadership decision-making.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate insights into practical actions.

Experience working in unionised or public sector environments would be advantageous.

If you are interested in this opportunity and feel your experience aligns with the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or contact Mark Croston for further information.

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