Human Resources Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious public sector organization in Chester seeks an experienced HR Business Partner for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role entails advising on HR matters, managing employee relations, and supporting organizational change initiatives. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in OD/Transformation and hold a CIPD Level 7 qualification.

Benefits

Generous employee pension contribution

Annual leave policy

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar role.
• Experience in OD / Transformation is essential.
• Knowledge of Employment Law Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of organizational design and change programs.
• Manage complex Employee Relations case work and provide guidance.
• Ensure HR data accuracy and interpret management information.

Skills

Employee Relations

Communication

Change Management

Organizational Design

Education

CIPD Level 7

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09.06.2025

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HR Business Partner

Chester

6 months Fixed Term Contract

Full time - 36.5 hours per week

Flexible and hybrid working offered

Exceptional benefits including a very generous employee pension contribution and annual leave policy

Our client, a prestigious public sector organisation based in the Chester area is looking to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner to join the business on a Fixed Term Contract basis, initially for a 6-month period.

Reporting into the HR Manager and Deputy Director of HR, the HR Business Partner will support the wider HR team and partner with various stakeholders, advising and coaching on a wide range of generalist HR duties, including Employee Relations case work, HR MI, and Change Management.

**Previous experience in OD / Transformation is essential for this role**

Key responsibilities of the HR Business Partner:

• Support the planning and implementation of organisational design and change programmes, including restructures involving redundancy, redeployment and TUPE transfers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, as a trusted partner in all HR and business issues. Gain a broad and deep understanding of the business by working closely with managers and by attending management meetings.
• Manage complex Employee Relations case work and provide advice and coaching in respect of employee relations, contractual and policy matters, ensuring compliance with legislation, good practice and policies and procedures. This would include disciplinary, performance management and grievance cases.
• Provide proactive and professional HR advice on the full range of people issues, including talent acquisition and recruitment, performance management, reward and recognition, learningand development, diversity and inclusion, and health and wellbeing.
• Maintain good working relationships with trade union representatives to promote employee engagement and aid the resolution of issues.
• Ensure HR data and information is accurate and up to date to aid the decision making of stakeholders. Interpret management information, identify trends and present these to managers.

Key requirements for the HR Business Partner:

• It is essential that you are an experienced HR professional who has previously worked as an HR Business Partner or similar level.
• You must have experience of OD / Transformation as this is a large part of the role.
• You must be confident and experienced in dealing with a wide range and what can sometimes be complex Employee Relations casework.
• You will have up to date and in-depth knowledge of current Employment Law Legislation.
• You will be level 7 CIPD qualified or have relevant experience.
• You will be strong communicator who can confidently engage with what can sometimes be demanding stakeholders. An ability and desire to challenge the status quo is a must.
• You will have the ability to work autonomously as well as working and contributing to a wider HR team.

If you are interested in this HR Business Partner position and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.