Job Description
HR Business Partner
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a leading organisation as an HR Business Partner on a fixed-term contract until June 2029.
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This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with senior leaders and managers, providing expert HR advice and strategic people support across a broad range of areas, including employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning, talent development and HR projects.
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The Opportunity
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You will act as a trusted HR partner, working closely with senior stakeholders to understand organisational priorities and deliver effective people solutions that support business objectives.
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The role will involve providing expert advice on complex employee relations matters, organisational change, performance management and employment legislation, while supporting managers to build strong and effective teams.
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You will also contribute to strategic HR initiatives, workforce planning and continuous improvement projects, using your expertise to influence decision-making and strengthen HR capability across the organisation.
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- Fixed-term contract until June 2029
- Hybrid working
- Full-time
- Location: Cambridge
- Salary: £41,671 £56,535 per annum
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Requirements
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- Substantial experience working as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor within a complex organisation
- Strong generalist HR experience, including employee relations, organisational change, performance management and employment legislation
- Proven experience providing credible and commercially focused HR advice to senior leaders and managers
- Experience supporting organisational change, restructuring and consultation processes
- Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and its practical application within the workplace
- Experience developing and delivering HR initiatives and projects aligned with organisational objectives
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge senior managers where appropriate
- Excellent coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to support managers in developing their people management capability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret people data and use insight to inform decision-making
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex HR matters clearly and effectively
- Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to challenging deadlines
- Experience working collaboratively with trade unions and employee representatives would be advantageous
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Desirable
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- Experience working within the NHS or education sector
- CIPD qualification or equivalent HR professional qualification
- Experience working within a complex, highly regulated or public sector environment
- Experience of workforce planning, talent management and organisational development
- Experience leading or contributing to wider HR transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience coaching and mentoring HR colleagues or supporting the development of wider HR capability
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Benefits
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- Hybrid working, offering flexibility to balance office-based and remote working
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Excellent pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Financial, health and wellbeing benefits
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence organisational strategy
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Commitment to work/life balance and flexible working
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How to Apply
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Please apply online or contact Abbie Carr or Jack Sharpe at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.
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cambridge@spirehouse.co.uk
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Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive recruitment process.
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