HR Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking an HR Business Partner for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Liverpool. The successful candidate will manage complex employee relations and support organisational changes within the Education sector. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth while partnering directly with senior leaders to drive impactful HR initiatives.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within the Education sector.
• Strong expertise in managing complex employee relations issues.
• Ability to influence leaders, managers, and union representatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to build capability and embed a positive performance culture.
• Manage complex ER cases and support organisational change.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and prepare senior-level reports.

Skills

Managing complex employee relations

Stakeholder management

Policy and process improvement

Organisational change support

Job description

• 6-month Fixed Term Contract(Hybrid)
• Liverpool City Centre location

About Our Client

Our client is a large, complex organisation within the Education sector, known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering high-quality services for staff and students.

Job Description

As an HR Business Partner, you will partner with leaders to build capability, embed a positive performance culture and promote line manager accountability. You'll manage complex ER cases, support organisational change including restructures and TUPE, and develop strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders, including trade union representatives. You will contribute to cross-functional projects, prepare senior-level reports, deliver training where required, support policy development and play an active role in improving HR and OD processes and systems.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within the Education sector or a similarly complex environment.
• Strong expertise in managing complex employee relations issues and advising managers confidently.
• Experience supporting organisational change, including restructures, TUPE and fixed-term contract management.
• Credible stakeholder management, with the ability to influence leaders, managers and union representatives.
• Ability to contribute to projects, produce clear reports and support policy and process improvements.
• Up-to-date knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation.

These roles offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the Education and Training sector, working collaboratively with leaders to support organisational objectives through strong, proactive HR partnership.

What's on Offer

A chance to make a real impact in a complex, forward-thinking environment, partnering directly with senior leaders on high-value HR activity. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in meaningful change.

Please note this is a 6-month Temporary contract.