HR Business Partner

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is looking for a full-time HR Business Partner to support their Children's and Education directorate. The role involves strategic HR support, organizational design, and managing workforce challenges. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and HR expertise, with a proven track record in delivering effective HR outcomes. The council offers a supportive environment with various benefits and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Learning opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Previous BP experience, preferably from a Local Authority.
• Strong understanding of legislation and national policy context.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the strategic link between HR services and the directorate.
• Supporting key projects such as Family First and workforce engagement.
• Managing consultations and relationships with trade unions.

Skills

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

People Management

Project Management

Job description

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Working Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract Type: Full time / Temporary (6 months)

Closing Date: 11.59pm, 28 May 2025

We are seeking a full-time HR Business Partner to support our Children's and Education directorate. The role involves acting as the strategic link between HR services and the directorate, supporting key projects such as Family First and wider Children reforms, workforce engagement, social work recruitment, and implementing workforce strategies.

Ideal candidates will have previous BP experience, preferably from a Local Authority, strong communication skills, and a good understanding of legislation. Knowledge of national policy context and workforce challenges within Children's and Education sectors is beneficial.

The role involves organizational design, change management, service redesign, and managing consultations and relationships with trade unions. You should have a proven track record of delivering tangible HR outcomes that benefit the organization and employees.

Requirements include excellent communication, strategic thinking, policy assessment, data-driven decision making, problem-solving skills, planning, people management, project management, and comprehensive HR expertise, including employment law and organizational change.

Manchester City Council offers benefits such as generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, enhanced parental leave, discounts, learning opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The council is a Disability Confident Employer and provides support for applicants with disabilities or special requirements.

Applicants must demonstrate their right to work in the UK and will undergo pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, DBS, and possibly police vetting or security clearances.

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