Overview
Recruiting for a HR Business Partner. Strategic and operational HR role supporting major change projects and business partnering to two Directorates. Drive performance, engagement, and organisational change in a complex, unionised environment. Based 3 days on site in Wolverhampton. Salary up to £58,000
Client Details
We are excited to be partnering with a respected organisation in the public sector to recruit a HR Business Partner to join their collaborative and forward-thinking HR team.
This is a permanent role offering a mix of strategic and operational HR work. You’ll be a key partner to senior leadership across multiple directorates – including overseeing complex people matters.
Description
- 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
- CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience) – essential
- 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
