Head of people business partnering (part time ftc)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR leader who enjoys operating at both a strategic and operational level, influencing senior stakeholders and leading a team to deliver an exceptional people service. Working as part of the senior People leadership team, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering people priorities, supporting organisational change and ensuring managers are equipped to lead their teams effectively. This position would suit someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about creating positive employee experiences.

The Opportunity

You’ll provide leadership across business partnering activities while helping to ensure the effective delivery of core people services.

• Supporting the delivery of organisational people priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Providing expert guidance on complex employee relations matters.
• Building strong relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Leading and developing a team of HR professionals.
• Supporting change, transformation and workforce planning activity.
• Driving continuous improvement across people processes and services.
• Using people insights and data to inform decision making and improve outcomes.

About You

We’re keen to hear from experienced HR leaders who can demonstrate:

• A strong background in senior HR leadership roles.
• Experience leading HR Business Partnering or People Partnering teams.
• Confidence managing complex employee relations and organisational change activity.
• The ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills and experience developing high-performing teams.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach combined with sound commercial judgement.
• Up-to-date employment law knowledge and a commitment to inclusive people practices.

Why Consider This Role?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a strong values-driven culture during an important period of development and change. The role offers genuine flexibility through a part-time working arrangement and would suit an experienced HR professional looking for a meaningful leadership role with impact and variety.

Package

• Part-time, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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