People Business Partner - HR

Adecco; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Public Sector is delighted to be supporting a Local authority based in the Midlands in recruiting for an experienced HR professional to join the team as a People Business Partner.

This strategic HR role partners with senior leaders, shaping people strategies, driving change, and delivering innovative HR solutions aligned with business objectives. The role sits on the People Services Leadership Team and includes leading a team of HR professionals.

Qualifications

• Proven HR Business Partnering experience within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence Directors and senior leaders.
• Experience leading organisational change, workforce transformation and service improvement initiatives.
• A data‑driven approach using HR metrics and analytics to inform decisions.
• In‑depth knowledge of employment legislation and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic people plans with Directors and senior stakeholders.
• Lead on organisational change initiatives, restructures and complex ER matters.
• Use workforce data, analytics and insights to influence decision‑making and drive performance improvements.
• Coach, mentor and influence senior leaders on people management best practice.
• Support employee engagement, workforce planning and delivery of the Council's People Strategy.
• Build strong relationships with Trade Unions and support consultation processes.
• Lead and manage a team of HR professionals to deliver a high‑quality People Service.

Skills

HRBP

Stakeholder mgmt

Organisational change

Data-driven HR

Employment relations

Coaching & influence

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

Adecco Public Sector is delighted to be supporting a Local authority based in Midlands in recruiting for an experienced HR professional to join the team as a People Business Partner.

This is a strategic HR role where you'll partner with senior leaders across the organisation, helping to shape people strategies, drive organisational change, and deliver innovative HR solutions that support business objectives.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the People Services Leadership Team, you'll act as the strategic link between HR and an assigned directorate, providing expert advice and influencing decision‑making at senior level. You'll work closely with Directors and Leadership Teams to identify people priorities, implement workforce solutions, and support the delivery of long-term organisational goals.

• Location : Wolverhampton/hybrid 2 days office
• Type: contract 6 months
• Rate: between £300 - £330/day

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Directors and senior stakeholders to develop and implement strategic people plans.
• Lead on organisational change initiatives, restructures and complex employee relations matters.
• Use workforce data, analytics and insights to influence decision‑making and drive performance improvements.
• Coach, mentor and influence senior leaders on people management best practice.
• Support employee engagement, workforce planning and the delivery of the Council's People Strategy.
• Develop strong relationships with Trade Unions and support consultation and negotiation processes.

Lead and manage a team of HR professionals, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality People Service.

About You

We're keen to speak to HR professionals who can demonstrate:

? Proven HR Business Partnering experience within a large, complex organisation, with the ability to align people strategies to business objectives.

? Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience building trusted relationships and influencing Directors, Heads of Service and senior leaders to achieve positive organisational outcomes.

? A successful track record of leading and supporting organisational change, workforce transformation, restructures and service improvement initiatives.

? A data-driven approach, using HR metrics, workforce analytics and insights to identify trends, inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

? In‑depth knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practice and employee relations, with the confidence to provide robust and commercially sound advice.

? CIPD Level 7 qualification and/or Chartered CIPD membership (or equivalent relevant experience), alongside a commitment to continuous professional development.

? Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and support leaders in delivering effective people solutions.

? Experience working within a unionised, public sector or similarly complex environment would be advantageous.