HR Business Partner

Katie Bard; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Katie Bard is recruiting an HR Business Partner for Liverpool (Hybrid) on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will provide expert people-focused HR support across employee relations, workforce planning, engagement and org development in a fast-paced educational setting.

The role requires leading regional ER, recruitment, policy shaping, and data-driven improvements, with opportunities for leadership responsibilities. CIPD or equivalent and experience in a fast-paced environment are required.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong HR generalist experience in fast-paced environments.
• Confident in handling complex employee relations and casework.
• Experience in educational sector HR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional employee relations and resolve complex issues quickly.
• Drive recruitment and attraction in partnership with central teams.
• Shape HR policies and promote best practices.
• Use HR data to identify improvements and regional strategies.
• Champion learning and development for leaders and HR teams.
• Lead people-focused change and organisational transformation.
• Collaborate with the People team to share best practices.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

Recruitment

Leadership

Policy Development

Data-driven HR

Education

CIPD qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

HR Business Partner- Liverpool (Hybrid) - 12-month FTC

Join a progressive educational organisation as an HR Business Partner, providing expert, people-focused HR support. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact across the organisation, supporting employee relations, workforce planning, engagement and organisational development within a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead regional employee relations, resolving complex people issues quickly and effectively.


• Drive recruitment and attraction, partnering with central teams to build strong teams.


• Shape HR policies and best practice, ensuring a compliant, effective and people-focused approach.


• Use HR data and insight to identify improvements and drive regional people strategies.


• Champion learning and development, ensuring leaders and HR teams have the skills and support to succeed.


• Lead people-focused change, supporting organisational transformation, performance and culture.


• Collaborate across the People team, sharing best practice and driving innovative solutions aligned to organisational priorities.

Key Requirements:

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience) with a passion for developing your HR expertise.


• Strong HR generalist experience, ideally within a fast-paced environment.


• Confident in handling complex employee relations and casework.


• Educational sector experience, with a strong understanding of the challenges impacting HR.


• Previous team leadership experience desirable.

Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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