Operational HR Business Partner

Michael Page; Ringway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Manchester is seeking an Operational HR Business Partner to oversee day-to-day HR activity across a Public Sector HR department. You will provide practical guidance on people processes and work with managers to address employee matters clearly and consistently.

You will coordinate HR processes across the employee lifecycle, review HR information for reliable decision-making, and help implement HR activity while monitoring progress.

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 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.
• Build effective working relationships across the organisation to improve the delivery of HR services.

Skills

Operational HR management

Employee lifecycle knowledge

HR guidance to managers

HR records accuracy

Prioritisation & organisational skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Job description

As an Operational HR Business Partner in Manchester, you will manage day-to-day HR activity across the Human Resources department within the Public Sector. You will help keep people processes clear, consistent and well organised, supporting the wider business to run smoothly.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

• 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.

Job Offer

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

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

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