This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant HR Business Partner, HR Advisor or Junior HRBP who wants to move beyond transactional HR and develop genuine business partnering capability within a large, complex organisation. Client Details As Assistant HR Business Partner, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, supporting managers to deliver people initiatives aligned to wider organisational strategy. With strong exposure to change, employee relations, people data and project delivery, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement and making a measurable impact. Description The Opportunity Working as part of a progressive People & OD function, you will: Act as a trusted people partner to managers, supporting them to manage and lead their teams effectively Coach and challenge leaders on people decisions, capability, wellbeing and risk Support and deliver people‑focused projects and change initiatives, from planning through to implementation Analyse people data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating insight into action Partner with specialist HR teams (Employee Relations, Reward, EDI, L&D) to deliver joined‑up solutions Step up to cover HR Business Partner responsibilities when required, supported by a Senior HRBPThis role offers real development into business partnering, not just the title. Profile Who This Role Is Perfect For You might currently be: An HR Advisor with strong exposure to project work, change or complex case management A Junior HR Business Partner looking to deepen your partnering experience First or sideways move into Assistant HR Business Partner role Someone keen to move from advisory work into more strategic, consultative HRYou'll bring: Solid experience advising managers within a complex or unionised environment Strong project or programme experience (e.g. restructuring, change, policy implementation, cultural initiatives) Confidence using people data and insights to inform decisions An understanding of employment law and HR best practice The credibility and communication skills to influence and build trust with stakeholders CIPD qualification (or working towards) and a commitment to professional developmentHigher education and training experience isn't essential - transferable experience from other large, regulated or matrix organisations is very welcome. Job Offer Why Apply? A genuine step into business partnering Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic people initiatives Opportunity to build experience in change, OD and transformation Supportive, collaborative HR environment with strong development focus Hybrid working and a highly attractive Manchester city centre environment