HR Business Partner (Workforce Planning)

Citizen Housing Group; Coleshill Heath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing organization is seeking an HR Business Partner to spearhead innovative people strategies and lead workforce planning. This pivotal role involves collaborating with leaders to enhance talent development and providing expert HR guidance. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 7 CIPD qualification and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Benefits include generous leave policies, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an organisation dedicated to making a positive impact.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual leave purchase scheme

Enhanced family leave benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• CIPD membership is required.
• Proven experience in workforce planning and talent pipeline development.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of effective workforce plans.
• Provide expert HR guidance on complex employee relations issues.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to integrate workforce plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Education

Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

'This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation. As an HR Business Partner, you'll work closely with leaders and teams to deliver innovative people strategies that make Citizen an employer of choice. We're looking for someone who is curious, collaborative, and confident in driving change—someone who can challenge the status quo and bring fresh ideas to workforce planning and talent development. If you're passionate about making a real impact and leading a team that strives for excellence, this is the opportunity for you.' - Nicky Rymill, Head of People

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of effective, long-term workforce plans aligned with organisational objectives.
• Analyse workforce trends and provide data-driven insights to inform recruitment, retention, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and People Development teams to integrate workforce plans with attraction and onboarding initiatives.
• Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning HR practices with organisational goals.
• Provide expert HR guidance on complex employee relations issues.
• Work closely with leaders and teams to deliver innovative people strategies that make Citizen an employer of choice.

Qualifications

• Level 7 CIPD qualification (or equivalent) with current CIPD membership.
• Proven experience in workforce planning and talent pipeline development.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyse and translate complex information into actionable strategies.

Benefits

• Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year.
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption).
• Organisational sick pay.
• Generous Pension Scheme – option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.
• Access to training programs and career development resources.

Why Citizen?

We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people. To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and driving innovation in Human Resources. We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.