HR Change Specialist / Business Partner) - Part Time

Reed; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced HR Change Specialist / Business Partner for a part-time contract at the Barbican Centre, London. The role focuses on strategic HR support during major organisational change, with a strong emphasis on change management and workforce planning.

You will lead restructures, advise senior managers, oversee employee relations, and drive inclusive recruitment. The position requires CIPD qualification or progress, and a track record in arts/public sector environments is

Qualifications

• Significant experience as HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor.
• Experience leading organisational change programmes.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience with complex employee relations cases.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) or HR degree.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in arts/culture/public sector or higher education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support change management initiatives, including restructures, consultation exercises, and redundancy programmes.
• Partner with senior managers to provide strategic HR advice and workforce planning support.
• Advise on complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and sickness cases.
• Support leadership teams with organisational design, talent planning, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR policies, and best practices.
• Drive inclusive recruitment and onboarding practices.
• Analyse people data and trends to inform decision-making and workforce strategies.
• Collaborate with Corporate HR, Occupational Health, Learning & Development, and other specialist teams.

Skills

HR Business Partner level

Organisational change

Employment law

Employee relations

CIPD qualification

Influencing/Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical/Organisational skills

Education

CIPD qualification or HR degree

Job description

HR Change Specialist / Business Partner) - Part Time

• Daily Rate: £196.07 PAYE plus holiday Pay or £256.62 Umbrella
• Location: Barbican Centre, London EC2Y (Hybrid)
• Job Type: Contract (Part-Time, 21 hours per week)
• Contract Duration: ASAP until 31 December 2026 (may be extended)

Our client, one of the world's leading arts and cultural institutions, is seeking an experienced Strategic People Partner to provide high-level HR support during a significant period of organisational change. This role is an excellent opportunity for a senior HR professional with strong business partnering and change management expertise.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead and support change management initiatives, including restructures, consultation exercises, and redundancy programmes.
• Partner with senior managers and department heads to provide strategic HR advice and workforce planning support.
• Advise on complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and sickness cases.
• Support leadership teams with organisational design, talent planning, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR policies, and best practices.
• Drive inclusive recruitment and onboarding practices.
• Analyse people data and trends to inform decision-making and workforce strategies.
• Collaborate with Corporate HR, Occupational Health, Learning & Development, and other specialist teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant experience operating at HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor level.
• Strong experience leading and supporting organisational change programmes.
• Proven knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) and/or relevant HR degree.
• Excellent influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Experience within the arts, cultural, public sector, or higher education environment would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate.
• Hybrid working model, providing flexibility.
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious arts and cultural institution.
• Exposure to high-level strategic HR initiatives and projects.