HR Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

• Work in an organisation committed to innovation and people development
• This is a true partnering role

About Our Client

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulates solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, ensuring they meet professional, ethical, and legal standards. They set regulations, handle complaints, enforce discipline, and protect consumers to maintain trust in legal services.

Michael Page are partnering exclusively with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to recruit for a HR Business Partner. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, with innovative programmes underway to enhance people strategies and workforce development. As an HR Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in building organisational capability, enhancing workforce performance, and enabling employees to thrive. Based in central Birmingham.

Job Description

As a HR Business Partner, you'll work closely with leaders to develop and implement people-focused solutions that enhance performance, culture, and talent development. You'll support strategic workforce planning, manage complex employee relations issues, and contribute to transformational change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support managers in driving performance, leadership, and organisational culture.
• Deliver risk-based, value-added HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead on organisational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Advise and mentor on complex ER cases, ensuring compliance and best practice.
• Use HR metrics to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor Assistant Business Partners and other HR professionals in the team.
• Champion an inclusive, high-performance culture.

The Successful Applicant

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience) with a strong track record in strategic HR business partnering.
• Proven expertise in employment law, ER, and change management in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with HR metrics, data analysis, and workforce planning to drive business outcomes.
• Strong coaching, mediation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of organisational culture, succession planning, and talent development strategies.

What's on Offer

Benefits:
Alongside your base salary of £45,000 - £50,000, Solicitors Regulation Authority will provide the following benefits:

• 25 days, rising to 27 days after 2 years and 30 days after 5 years.
• Flexible working.
• Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
• Private Medical.
• Life Assurance.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Professional development assistance - including up to 5 day's study leave per year.
• YourFlex Scheme.
• Pension: SRA will contribute 1½ - 2 times your contribution, up to 12.25%; employees contributing 7% will enjoy the maximum combined contribution of 19.25%.

Why join Solicitors Regulation Authority and the People team?

• Be part of a highly collaborative and impactful HR team.
• Work on meaningful projects that shape the future of the organisation.
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working environment with opportunities for growth.

At Solicitors Regulation Authority, everything we do is guided by our vision and mission. Our four key values underpin everything we do:

• Proactive - We think ahead and take action to help us to help others.
• Inclusive - We treat people fairly, valuing differences and respecting everyone as individuals.
• Accountable - We take ownership for delivering our work.
• Customer focused - We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, working to understand and respond to their needs.

Solicitors Regulation Authority is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Application Process:
Applications are via CV to the job advertisement. If you are unable to apply online, or have any issues with the online application process, please contact Naima Hussain (contact details below). Once you have applied, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement. If, once you have checked your spam, you have not received this, please contact Naima Hussain. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.