HR Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is searching for an experienced HR Business Partner in Birmingham. The role involves leading complex employee relations cases, supporting various organisational changes, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have strong HRBP experience, confidence in managing ER and change activities, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a pensionable salary up to £55,000 with additional benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Competitive salary

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Strong HRBP experience in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Confidence managing complex ER and change activities.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex ER casework from start to finish.
• Support organisational change including TUPE and re-organisations.
• Manage union and collective consultation activities.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and materials for the Head of HR.

Skills

HRBP experience

Complex ER management

Union consultation

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Oracle HR systems

Job description

Job Overview

• Work on complex ER, change, projects and more.
• You'll work closely with senior leaders and shape meaningful people decisions.

About Our Client

We're partnering with a large, high‑profile organisation to recruit a dynamic, hands‑on HR Business Partner who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. This is a broad, high‑impact position where no two days are ever the same. You'll play a key role shaping the people agenda, influencing senior stakeholders, navigating complexity, and delivering meaningful HR outcomes across a large, multifaceted organisation.

Job Description

• Leading on complex ER casework end‑to‑end
• Supporting a wide range of organisational change, including consultations, TUPE and structural re‑organisations
• Managing union and collective consultation activity
• Delivering policy updates, process improvements and HR project work
• Preparing high‑quality presentations and materials for the Head of HR
• Collaborating with resourcing and shared services
• Engaging with both office‑based and site‑based teams (occasional site visits)

The Successful Applicant

• Strong HRBP experience in a fast‑paced, operational environment
• Confidence managing complex ER and change activity
• Proven experience working with unions / collective consultation
• Resilient, proactive and comfortable with ambiguity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills
• Oracle HR systems experience is beneficial

What's on Offer

• Up to £55,000 pensionable salary plus many more benefits
• 3 days in Birmingham City Centre
• 6% employee / 12% employer pension