We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Liverpool to assist with the appointment of a Human Resources Business Partner, on a 3-month contract highly likely to be extended at client discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will work closely with senior leaders and management teams to drive and deliver people‑focused strategies aligned with directorate and organisational priorities. This role requires a proactive, solutions‑driven professional who can influence at a strategic level, provide expert guidance on complex organisational matters, and lead on initiatives that enhance workforce capability, engagement, and performance. The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor, partnering with key stakeholders to implement workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, and organisational change. The role involves leading people‑related projects, managing restructuring processes, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policies, and best practice while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Responsibilities
* Serve as the primary interface between aligned Directors and their leadership teams and the People & Organisational Culture function.
* Build effective, influential relationships with senior managers to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
* Lead workforce planning activities, including succession planning and skills gap analysis.
* Facilitate organisational restructuring processes from conception to delivery, ensuring compliance and transparency throughout.
* Provide expert advice to senior managers on complex organisational issues, including transformation and organisation design.
Qualifications
* Graduate CIPD qualification or actively working toward CIPD Level 7 (essential).
* Significant experience in a Human Resources Business Partner or equivalent strategic HR role.
* Demonstrable experience of leading workforce planning, talent management, and organisational change initiatives.
* Experience managing restructuring processes, including consultation with trade unions and handling redundancy/redeployment.
* Strong working knowledge of employment law and its application within a complex organisation.
* Experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders on strategic HR and organisational matters.
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