Job Title: Senior HR Business Partner – Police Pensions & Medical Retirement (Project Lead)
Contract: 24 Weeks (Temporary Contract)
Pay Rate: £42.43 per hour PAYE or £55.50 per hour Umbrella
Seven Resourcing is recruiting for a highly experienced Senior HR Business Partner – Police Pensions & Medical Retirement to support a 24-week project in Chelmsford. This is a senior-level HR project management opportunity focused on Police Pension Schemes, medical retirement governance, and regulatory compliance.
This role is ideal for a strategic HR professional with extensive experience in public sector pensions, complex casework, and employment governance, particularly within policing or local government environments.
Main Purpose of the Role
As the Senior HR Business Partner, you will provide specialist leadership and oversight for all pension and medical retirement processes across policing services, ensuring fair, timely, and legally compliant decision‑making under the Police Pension Schemes and the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
You will manage complex pension casework, oversee governance arrangements, support statutory Scheme Manager responsibilities, and ensure the effective operation of Pension Boards. This is a high‑profile project leadership role requiring strong knowledge of public sector pension regulations, employment law, and HR governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities – Police Pensions & HR Project Management
* Provide strategic leadership on police pension and medical retirement processes
* Ensure compliance with Police Pension Scheme regulations and LGPS requirements
* Manage complex medical retirement cases and appeals
* Represent policing services in medical appeals and pension‑related complaints
* Support Scheme Managers with statutory governance responsibilities
* Maintain and enhance the effective operation of Pension Boards
* Lead policy development and refine pension operating models
* Oversee legislative reform implementation and pension scheme changes
* Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance and national best practice
* Manage pension‑related data, reporting, and audit requirements
* Line manage the HR & Pension Adviser to ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery
* Drive continuous improvement across pension administration and HR processes
To be considered for this Senior HR Business Partner job in Chelmsford, you will need:
* Significant experience in public sector HR, particularly within police pensions or local government pension schemes
* Strong knowledge of Police Pension Schemes and LGPS regulations
* Experience managing medical retirement processes and complex employment casework
* Proven background in HR project management and governance
* Experience supporting or advising Pension Boards or statutory Scheme Managers
* Excellent understanding of regulatory compliance and legislative reform
* Strong stakeholder management and representation skills
* Experience leading or managing HR or pension advisory staff
Why Work with Seven Resourcing?
At Seven Resourcing, we are committed to supporting your career progression. With nearly a decade of industry experience, over 3,000 five‑star reviews, and award‑winning service, we provide access to meaningful roles, professional development opportunities, and dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
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