Human Resources Business Manager

Morgan Law; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization is seeking an HR Business Manager to partner with the Chief People Officer in managing key HR initiatives. This hybrid role requires strategic oversight, project management expertise, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR or business operations with strategic planning.
• High IT proficiency with data management and reporting.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual HR planning cycle and support strategic initiatives.
• Manage the HR calendar and deliver business management support.
• Monitor HR performance data and support HR transformation projects.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer-Focused Mindset

Education

Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent experience

CIPD qualification (desirable)

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HR Business Manager

Central London (hybrid)

Are you a strategic, solutions-focused HR professional with a passion for people and operational excellence? Our client, a large public sector organisation is now looking for a highly skilled HR Business Managerto work closely with the Chief People Officer (CPO) and senior HR leadership team to support the effective planning, coordination, and delivery of the organisation's HR strategy.

This pivotal role will place you at the heart of the HR department as a trusted advisor and operational lead for the CPO. You’ll support the CPO in overseeing the operational rhythm of the HR function, drive key initiatives, manage business planning cycles, track performance and play a central role in major planning and change initiatives.

In this critical role, your expertise in project management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement will help drive the HR function’s strategic planning and performance and shape and sustain a high-performance, inclusive culture across the organisation.

What you'll be doing:

• Partnering with the CPO to lead the annual HR planning cycle, tracking progress through clear milestones
• Supporting strategic initiatives and performance reviews across the HR department
• Coordinating HR leadership activities including team away days, planning sessions, and development workshops
• Managing the HR calendar, reporting rhythms, and delivering business management support to drive efficiency and continuous improvement
• Leading recognition and reward initiatives to help build a high-performance, engaged culture
• Preparing briefing papers, board reports, presentations, and communications for internal and external stakeholders
• Monitoring complex HR performance data to identify trends, surface insights, and help shape data-driven decisions
• Acting as a key connector across the Directorate, ensuring collaboration, alignment, and clear communication
• Supporting the delivery of HR change and transformation projects

What you'll need:

• Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent experience, with qualifications in business and/or project management (CIPD desirable)
• Proven experience in HR or business operations, with a strong grasp of strategic HR planning and project delivery
• High IT proficiency and experience with managing high volumes of data, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage a varied and fast-paced workload
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset with the ability to build strong relationships across teams

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Administrative

• Industries

  Higher Education, Education, and Education Administration Programs

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