Hr Business Partner

Octave Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A human resources agency is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join their People & Organisational Culture team. This role involves delivering strategic people initiatives and working closely with senior leadership. Key responsibilities include leading talent management and organizational transformation. Candidates should have a Graduate CIPD qualification and experience in a complex business environment. The position offers a hybrid work model based in Liverpool.

Qualifications

• Graduate CIPD qualification, or actively studying toward CIPD Level 7 (essential).
• Demonstrable experience in a business partnering role within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, organisational design, and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR interface for aligned directors and management teams.
• Lead people-related initiatives including succession planning and talent development.
• Support and facilitate organisational restructuring.
• Provide high-level advice to senior managers on organisational matters.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Knowledge of employment legislation

Education

Graduate CIPD qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our People & Organisational Culture team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic people initiatives across a high-profile local authority.

Location: Cunard Building, Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L3 1AH (Hybrid - 2 days office-based)

Contract: 3 Months+

Pay Rate: £30.00 per hour (Umbrella)

As the HR Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leadership and management teams to deliver people-focused strategic goals. You'll lead and influence key initiatives covering workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, and organisational transformation.

You will act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on organisational design, restructuring, and employee relations matters, ensuring full compliance with policies, procedures, and employment legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR interface for aligned directors and management teams, commissioning support from wider corporate teams where needed.
• Lead people-related initiatives including succession planning, workforce planning, talent and career development, leadership development, and employee engagement.
• Support and facilitate organisational restructuring, including consultation with trade unions, redundancy management, and redeployment processes.
• Provide high-level advice to senior managers on organisational matters, transformation, employment law, and organisational design, collaborating with the Employee Relations & Policy team as appropriate.

Requirements

• Graduate CIPD qualification, or actively studying toward CIPD Level 7 (essential).
• Demonstrable experience in a business partnering role within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, organisational design, and workforce planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.