Senior HR People Business Partner
Location: UK- Manchester
Contract: 6 month FTC (salary pro rata)
Hours: Full time (flexible working supported)
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and influential Senior HR Business Partner to join a forward-thinking People and Organisational Development (POD) function. This is a strategic role operating at senior leadership level, where you will partner with leaders across a large, complex organisation to deliver people strategies that underpin long-term organisational success.
You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing insight, challenge and specialist expertise across the full people agenda, including workforce planning, employee relations, organisational development, change management and people analytics.
Key Responsibilities
* Build strong, credible relationships with senior leaders, acting as a trusted and autonomous professional.
* Lead the development and delivery of People Plans aligned to organisational strategy, ensuring plans are reviewed, updated and deliverable.
* Analyse people data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, proactively leading the development of evidence-based interventions.
* Provide clear, insightful reporting and advice to senior leaders to support informed decision-making.
* Support and influence strategic business decisions, ensuring alignment with people strategy and organisational objectives.
* Identify and manage people-related risks, escalating where appropriate and recommending mitigation's.
* Work closely with Employee Relations specialists to commission and oversee complex case management, including high-risk and tribunal cases.
* Lead and support change programmes, ensuring statutory and consultation obligations are met.
* Collaborate with fellow Business Partners to ensure consistency of approach and continuity of service.
* Champion continuous improvement and act as an ambassador for people-focused initiatives, culture and well-being.
* Coach and develop leaders’ capability in people management, compliance and risk awareness.
About You
You will be a highly credible senior HR professional with the confidence and capability to operate at strategic level in a complex environment.
Essential criteria:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proven ability to influence and persuade senior leaders and key stakeholders.
* Strong analytical capability, with experience translating data into actionable insight.
* Ability to work autonomously while contributing to wider strategic HR objectives.
* Demonstrable project and change management experience.
* Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law, HR policy and practice.
* Strong understanding of trade union and labour relations frameworks.
* Experience managing complex employee relations cases, including high-risk scenarios.
* Chartered membership of the CIPD (or equivalent).
* Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
* Significant experience operating as a strategic HR/People Business Partner within a large or complex organisation.
Desirable:
* Experience within higher education or similarly complex public-sector environments.
* Knowledge of sector-wide challenges and best practice.
What We Offer
* A genuinely strategic role with the opportunity to shape organisational culture and performance.
* Collaborative, values-driven working environment.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
* The chance to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-led organisation.
If you feel you would be suitable for this role please apply today, alternatively send your CV to (url removed)
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