Interim HR Business Partner

Michael Page HR; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Excellent pension provision

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing and development programmes

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page HR is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a large, complex organisation in the North Leeds area. The role is hybrid, with about two days onsite per week, and focuses on strategic workforce planning and organisational change.

You will guide senior leaders on employment law, employee relations, and change programmes while partnering with HR teams to drive engagement, wellbeing and development initiatives across the business.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or equivalent is required.
• Experience as HRBP in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong employee relations and employment law knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead organisational change and transformation.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to support strategic objectives and workforce planning.
• Lead and support organisational change, transformation and restructuring projects.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations and employment law matters.
• Coach and support managers to build capability in people management.
• Use workforce data and insights to inform decision-making and drive improvement.
• Collaborate with wider HR teams to deliver learning, talent and organisational development initiatives.
• Lead engagement and wellbeing activity across allocated business areas.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted HR advisor and change agent.

Skills

CIPD qualification

HRBP experience

Employee relations

Change management

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Public sector exposure

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Looking for a strategic HR role where you can genuinely influence organisational change and workforce planning?

Enjoy hybrid working, an excellent benefits package, and an opportunity to join a values-led organisation making a real impact across its community.

Client Details

Our client is a large, complex institution with a strong reputation for delivering meaningful impact within the communities it serves. With thousands of employees and a diverse workforce, the organisation combines a strong sense of purpose with ambitious plans for the future. It is recognised for its commitment to inclusion, employee wellbeing, professional development and continuous improvement.

The organisation offers a highly collaborative environment where HR is seen as a true strategic partner and where innovation, engagement and people-focused decision-making are actively encouraged.

Any experience of Education or Public Sector or large complex organisations would be attractive!

Description

As HR Business Partner, you will:

• Partner with senior leaders to support strategic objectives and workforce planning.
• Lead and support organisational change, transformation and restructuring projects.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations and employment law matters.
• Coach and support managers to build capability and confidence in people management.
• Use workforce data and insights to inform decision-making and drive improvement.
• Collaborate with wider HR teams to deliver learning, talent and organisational development initiatives.
• Lead engagement and wellbeing activity across allocated business areas.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted HR advisor and change agent.

Profile

We're looking for an experienced HR professional who can demonstrate:

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience and qualification).
• Proven HR Business Partner experience within a large and complex organisation.
• Strong employee relations and employment law expertise.
• A track record of successfully leading change and transformation programmes.
• Experience influencing and advising senior stakeholders.
• Strong coaching, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within the public sector, higher education, NHS, local government or similarly complex environments would be highly advantageous.
• Immediate availability or the ability to start within a maximum four-week notice period is preferred.

Job Offer

Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 FTE
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract until July 2027
Location: North Leeds
Working Pattern: Hybrid, with approximately 2 days per week onsite
Benefits Include:

• Free onsite parking
• Excellent pension provision
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Wellbeing and development programmes
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits
• Supportive and inclusive culture focused on employee growth and development