Associate HRBP - 3 Month FTC

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Associate HR Business Partner in Birmingham. This role focuses on supporting divisional teams, managing relationships, and enhancing the employee lifecycle. Candidates should have a strong skill set in analytical problem solving and HR systems, with a commitment to continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, hybrid working, and the chance to work on impactful HR projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in complex or matrix structures.
• Strong influencing skills.
• Ability to resolve complex problems.
• Comfortable with IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to deliver people plans.
• Act as an internal consultant for complex queries.
• Promote continuous improvement in HR functions.
• Use data to measure effectiveness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical problem solving

Relationship building

Process improvement knowledge

Tools

HR systems (e.g., SAP)

Job description

About Our Client

We're looking for an experienced Associate HR Business Partner to join a central Divisional Support Team within People Services or a Divisional HR team. This role partners closely with divisional teams and the wider HR function to deliver the full employee lifecycle and divisional people plans. You'll act as an internal consultant, build strong relationships across the business, and provide proactive support on complex queries. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, driving continuous improvement and embedding best practice.

Job Description

• Partner with divisional teams to deliver people plans and employee lifecycle activities.
• Act as an internal consultant, managing key relationships and resolving complex queries.
• Promote collaboration and continuous improvement across HR and People Services.
• Use data and analytics to measure effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Advocate for digital and self-service HR solutions within the business.
• Represent the HR function internally and externally, role-modelling service excellence.

The Successful Applicant

• Experience working in complex or matrix structures.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build productive relationships.
• Analytical skills and ability to resolve complex problems.
• Knowledge of process improvement tools and their application.
• Ability to work collaboratively and create a sense of team spirit.
• Comfortable using IT tools and systems to enhance performance.

Desirable

• Experience with HR systems (e.g., SAP).
• Background in shared services or centralised HR environments.
• Previous HR partnering experience.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £23.25 - £25.27 PAYE.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility (2 days in the office per week).
• Opportunity to work on impactful HR projects within a leading organisation.
• Professional development and exposure to complex HR partnering in a dynamic environment.