Hr Business Partner

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a hybrid working role on a long-term interim basis, with a competitive hourly rate of £29.94. Responsibilities include acting as a trusted advisor, leading employee relations, and supporting organisational change. This position offers potential for permanency and contributes to impactful local community services. A basic DBS check is required for this role.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term contract

Potential for permanence

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunity to impact local communities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an HR Business Partner.
• Confidence operating in complex, unionised environments.
• Public sector experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers.
• Provide strategic and operational HR support.
• Lead on complex employee relations cases.
• Support organisational change and workforce planning.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation and best practices.
• Use data to influence decision-making and improve outcomes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Solutions-focused approach

Job description

Location: Hybrid working

Rate: £29.94 per hour

Contract: January start - 14 June 2026 - could become perm for the right person

Clearance: Basic DBS required

We are working with a large, forward-thinking public sector organisation that is undergoing expansion and investing heavily in its people agenda. With a workforce of over 8,000 employees delivering vital frontline and corporate services, this organisation is recognised for strong leadership, sound financial management, and a clear commitment to its communities.

Due to growth within the service, they are now seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their team on a long-term interim basis.

The Role

As an HR Business Partner, you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers across a diverse workforce
• Provide strategic and operational HR support aligned to organisational objectives
• Lead on complex employee relations cases including change, performance, absence, and disciplinary matters
• Support organisational change, workforce planning, and service transformation initiatives
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, policies, and best practice within a public sector environment
• Use data and insight to influence decision-making and improve people outcomes

About You

You will bring:

• Proven experience working as an HR Business Partner (public sector experience desirable but not essential)
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Confidence operating in complex, unionised environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the ability to balance risk and commerciality

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £29.94
• Long-term contract providing stability through to June 2026
• Could become permanent
• Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful services that impact local communities

A basic DBS check will be required for this role.

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a challenging and rewarding interim opportunity, we would love to hear from you.