Operational HR Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) client in Manchester is seeking an Operational HR Business Partner to deliver day-to-day HR activity, guide managers on people processes, and coordinate HR activities across the employee lifecycle. This is a values-led public sector environment where practical HR support shapes outcomes for communities.

The role focuses on maintaining accurate HR records, resolving employee matters, and building strong relationships across the organisation to improve HR service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing operational HR activity in a busy HR setting.
• Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes and HR administration.
• Ability to provide practical HR guidance to managers on day-to-day people matters.
• Confidence in handling HR queries accurately and with sound judgement.
• Experience of maintaining accurate HR records and using information to support decisions.
• Ability to coordinate several priorities while keeping work organised and timely.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR activity and provide practical guidance on people processes.
• Work closely with managers to help them handle employee matters in a clear and consistent way.
• Coordinate HR processes across the employee lifecycle, helping to maintain accurate and timely outcomes.
• Review HR information and records to support reliable decision-making and effective administration.
• Help implement agreed HR activity across the department and monitor progress against key actions.
• Resolve operational HR queries, providing clear information and escalating matters where needed.

Skills

Operational HR activity

Employee lifecycle processes

HR administration

HR guidance to managers

HR data accuracy

Multitasking & prioritisation

Job description

• Make a real impact in a values-led public sector organisation
• Broad HRBP role with exposure to change and transformation

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established public sector organisation based in Manchester, delivering services that have a direct and meaningful impact on communities across the region.

Job Description

• Manage day-to-day HR activity and provide practical guidance on people processes.
• Work closely with managers to help them handle employee matters in a clear and consistent way.
• Coordinate HR processes across the employee lifecycle, helping to maintain accurate and timely outcomes.
• Review HR information and records to support reliable decision-making and effective administration.
• Help implement agreed HR activity across the department and monitor progress against key actions.
• Resolve operational HR queries, providing clear information and escalating matters where needed.
• Build effective working relationships across the organisation to improve the delivery of HR services.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Operational HR Business Partner' should have:

• Experience of managing operational HR activity in a busy Human Resources setting.
• Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes and HR administration.
• Ability to provide practical HR guidance to managers on day-to-day people matters.
• Confidence in handling HR queries accurately and with sound judgement.
• Experience of maintaining accurate HR records and using information to support decisions.
• Ability to coordinate several priorities while keeping work organised and timely.

What's on Offer

• Fixed-term contract.
• Salary of £50,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Based in Manchester.