Overview
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Base pay range
Recruiting for a HR Business Partner. This is a permanent role offering a mix of strategic and operational HR work, supporting major change projects and business partnering to two Directorates. The role involves driving performance, engagement, and organisational change in a complex, unionised environment. Based 3 days on site in Wolverhampton. Salary up to £58,000.
Responsibilities
* Partner with senior stakeholders to align HR strategy with business goals
* Lead on organisational design and workforce planning
* Drive forward staff engagement, performance, and capability development
* Support with complex employee relations cases and workforce change
* Influence and embed EDI and culture change across directorates
* Provide trusted advice on talent, resourcing, performance, and structure
* Contribute to organisation-wide HR projects and policy development
Profile
* Experience working in Higher Education and/or NHS preferred
* Would consider Public Sector candidates
* Strong background in complex employee relations, change management, and stakeholder engagement
* Confident in leading and coaching senior managers through transformation and cultural change
* High levels of emotional intelligence, political awareness, and resilience
* Experience in working within unionised and complex environments
Job Offer
* Shape the future of a new and ambitious directorate
* Join a high-impact HR team focused on inclusion, innovation, and engagement
* Make a real difference in a values-led organisation
* Work in a role that offers scope, variety, and strategic influence
* 3 days on site in Wolverhampton
* Great benefits including local government pension
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Human Resources
* Industries: Education
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