HR Business Partner

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment firm is seeking two HR Business Partners for a temporary contract in Liverpool. The candidates should be strategic HR professionals experienced in organisational change, with qualifications in CIPD Level 5 or working towards Level 7. The position offers a hybrid working model and a day rate of up to £300, based on experience. Responsibilities include leading people initiatives and advising senior leaders on complex HR matters.

Benefits

Hybrid working (2-3 days from home)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR management or business partnering.
• Experience with workforce planning and talent management.
• Strong background in organisational change and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between leadership and HR teams.
• Lead talent management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Advise on organisational design and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Strategic HR

Workforce planning

Talent management

Organisational change

Employee relations

Leadership development

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Inclusive culture

Education

CIPD Level 5 and working towards Level 7

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Public Sector organisation who are looking to appoint a 2 HR Business Partners on an initial 3-month temporary contract.

This will be a temporary position based in Liverpool, with hybrid working (2 / 3 days home working) and a day rate of up to £300 per day via an Umbrella company dependent on experience.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic HR professional who can lead people initiatives, support organisational change, advise senior leaders, foster a positive culture, and must hold or be working towards CIPD Level 7.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Act as liaison between Directors, management teams, and People & Organisational Culture, coordinating corporate support to meet priorities
• Lead workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives
• Manage organisational changes, including restructurings, consultations, and redundancy / redeployment processes
• Advise senior leaders on transformation, organisation design, and complex employment matters
• Support leaders in fostering an inclusive, high‑performing workplace culture

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strategic HR, workforce planning, and talent management
• Organisational change, transformation, and employee relations
• Leadership development, performance management, and engagement
• Stakeholder management and fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture
• CIPD Level 5 and working towards Level 7

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working (2-3 days from home)

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week