HR Business Partner

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional governmental authority in Sheffield is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to align workforce strategies with organizational objectives. The role offers a competitive salary between £49,764 and £52,805 per year and provides hybrid working arrangements. Benefits include enhanced holiday entitlement, flexible working hours, and support for professional memberships.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Hybrid working

Flexible Hours Scheme

Training on the job

Professional Membership Fees

Qualifications

• Currently in a senior HR advisory or business partner role, ideally within the public sector.
• Proven track record in a relevant role.
• Demonstrates a passion for making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Directorate Leadership Teams to align workforce strategies.
• Lead initiatives in workforce planning and talent acquisition.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters.
• Support organisational change programmes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of employment law

Excellent communication skills

Coaching skills

Influencing skills

Job description

HR Business Partner

Application Deadline: 11 November 2025

Department: People Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To: Jacqui Buckley

Compensation: £49,764 - £52,805 / year

Description

• Hours: 37 hours
• Contract: Permanent - Full Time
• Salary: Grade 11 £49,764 - £52,805 (Pay award pending)
• Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People Services team, working closely with senior leaders across our Directorates. This is a strategic and operational role, providing expert HR support that aligns with our organisational goals and values.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation through programmes that drive culture change, enhance employee experience, and embed inclusive, high‑performing practices.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role (please see role profile attached). Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal. Interviews are expected to take place on 25th & 27th November and should you wish to find out more about the role, please e‑mail [e-mail], to arrange a discussion with [e-mail] Head of HR Operations or [e-mail] Director of HR.

About the role

• Partner with Directorate Leadership Teams to align workforce strategies with organisational objectives.
• Lead initiatives in workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters.
• Support organisational change programmes, including TUPE transfers.
• Contribute to strategic projects such as pay and reward, staff engagement, and learning and development.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and high performance within your Directorates.

About you

• Is currently in a senior HR advisory or business partner role, ideally within the public sector.
• Has strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Is confident in building capacity and driving performance through others.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a positive impact

Benefits

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well‑placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

In addition to the above, some of benefits include -

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro‑rata for part‑time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
• Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
• Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi‑Scheme which allows office‑based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time‑off in the form of Flexi‑Leave or banked Annual Leave.
• Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle‑to‑Work schemes.
• Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on‑the‑job training and qualifications.
• Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.

Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact [e-mail] or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.