HR Business Partner

City of London Corporation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support their Corporate HR team in London. You will bridge the gap between the Corporate Centre and departments, driving the people strategy and managing workforce planning efficiently. The ideal candidate should be CIPD qualified with strong experience in HR practices and public sector frameworks. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a historic organization.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent qualification) with strong HR generalist background.
• Experience in supporting organisational change and managing employee relations.
• Ability to interpret workforce data and provide strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Drive People agenda in alignment with corporate strategy.
• Support all aspects of workforce planning and deliver on change programmes.
• Provide strategic HR partnership and coaching across the organisation.

Skills

People strategy alignment

Analytical skills

Employee relations

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational change management

Education

CIPD Level 4 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

City of London Corporation

HR Business Partner

Make an impact where it matters most. Join our Corporate HR team and help shape the future of our workforce at the City of London Corporation. We're looking for a proactive, knowledgeable HR Business Partner to work directly with departmental leaders to deliver a high-quality, responsive HR service that supports operational and strategic goals.

About the Role

As an HR Business Partner, you’ll be the key HR link between the Corporate Centre and your client department. You’ll work closely with departmental managers to:

• Drive the People agenda forward in alignment with the People and corporate strategy
• Understand and proactively respond to local workforce needs
• Support all aspects of workforce planning
• Deliver on organisational change programmes
• Provide strategic partnership and coaching to all levels of the organisation
• Use data / metrics insights and professional judgement to influence decisions and drive impactful change
• Interpret and advise on workforce data, taking full ownership of people data and partnering proactively to identify trends, patterns and delivering targeted solutions
• Support complex employee relations matters and offer forward-thinking outcomes across the Corporation. Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures

You’ll also play an active role in supporting and championing HR initiatives across the departments as required.

About You

You’re CIPD qualified (or equivalent) and bring a strong generalist or employee relations background. You have:

• A strong track record for understanding departmental business strategy and translating priorities into added value people plans
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
• Proven experience in supporting the business and managing organisational change activities including TUPE and restructures
• A deep understanding of employment law and public sector HR challenges
• Experience of advising senior leaders and developing HR best practices
• Experience of fostering positive and productive relationships with our partners and employees
• Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across a range of audiences. Ability to influence audiences with varying levels of capability up to and including Senior officers or members
• Confidence conducting complex investigations and interpreting legal implications
• A collaborative, people-first approach to building HR capability
• A passion for customer service and delivering professional HR support to the business
• Strong time management, organisational and prioritisation skills and the ability to work under pressure. Resilient, adaptable, and flexible

This role requires someone who is both strategic and hands-on, comfortable managing ambiguity, and driven by continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

Working at City of London Corporation offers a unique opportunity to work in one of the world’s most historic and dynamic cities. At City Corporation, we’re committed to making a real difference. You'll play a key role in our transformation journey – helping to deliver meaningful change, improve people outcomes, and shape the way we operate as an organisation.

Our vision: one team, one purpose

In People and HR, we are working to new standards for how we work together aligned to the following principles:

• Accountability: We will own our outcomes, learn from mistakes, and strive for excellence.
• Proactivity: We will anticipate needs, communicate clearly, and act with a customer-first mindset.
• Courage: We will challenge the status quo, face conflict when necessary, and champion diversity of thought.
• Trust: We will empower our people, foster safe spaces for dialogue, and celebrate our successes

You’ll be joining a supportive team that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning and that is aligned to our greater vision and purpose for People and Human Resources.

Key Requirements

• NVQ Level 4 / CIPD or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in HR business partnering or advisory roles
• Expertise in UK employment law, HR policy, and public sector frameworks
• Skilled in workforce planning, data interpretation, and stakeholder management

Closing date: 12 noon on 30 September 2025