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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)
INDAB
- Location:
- Manchester
- Salary:
- £41,000 - £61,000 /annum
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Other