People Partner - 18 month FTC

Michael Page HR; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

36 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Health & wellbeing support

Cycle to Work and EV leasing

Retail & lifestyle discounts

Volunteer leave

Professional development

Job summary

Michael Page HR in Birmingham is seeking an experienced People Partner for an 18‑month fixed‑term contract to support a major transformation programme.

The role focuses on TUPE transfers, workforce integration and harmonisation of terms and conditions, while ensuring a positive employee experience throughout change.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a People Partner/HRBP in a large, complex organisation.
• Proven ability to lead on TUPE transfers and major organisational change programmes.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, consultation requirements and workforce transformation best practice.
• Experience reviewing and harmonising terms and conditions and people policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support complex organisational change programmes and restructures.
• Provide expert advice on TUPE transfers, workforce integration and consultation activity.
• Support the review and harmonisation of terms and conditions, policies and people practices.
• Partner with directors and senior leaders to develop people strategies aligned to transformation objectives.
• Assess organisational design requirements and support the implementation of new operating models.
• Work closely with Employee Relations to manage complex people matters arising from change.
• Ensure change programmes comply with employment legislation, best practice and values.
• Build strong relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Use workforce data to identify risks, trends and opportunities during the change process.
• Support leaders to communicate change and maintain employee engagement during uncertainty.

Skills

People Partner

HR Business Partner

TUPE experience

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5+ or equivalent)

Job description

Join a major transformation programme, partnering with senior leaders to support complex organisational change, TUPE transfers, workforce integration and the harmonisation of terms and conditions. This 18-month FTC offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping future services while ensuring a positive employee experience throughout periods of change.

Client Details

18 Month Fixed-Term ContractSalary: £73,004Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Are you an experienced People Partner with a strong background in organisational change, workforce transformation and TUPE?

We are embarking on a significant period of transformation, bringing together services and teams to create a more integrated and effective organisation for the future. As a result, we are seeking an experienced People Partner to play a pivotal role in supporting complex people change programmes over the next 18 months.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a large-scale transformation agenda, partnering with senior leaders to navigate organisational change, harmonise terms and conditions, manage workforce integration, and ensure a positive employee experience throughout the journey.

Description

Reporting into the senior People leadership team, you will act as a trusted advisor on complex change programmes and employment matters, providing expert guidance to leaders and stakeholders during a period of significant organisational transition.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting complex organisational change programmes and restructures.
• Providing expert advice on TUPE transfers, workforce integration and consultation activity.
• Supporting the review and harmonisation of terms and conditions, policies and people practices.
• Partnering with directors and senior leaders to develop people strategies aligned to transformation objectives.
• Assessing organisational design requirements and supporting the implementation of new operating models.
• Working closely with Employee Relations colleagues to manage complex people matters arising from change activity.
• Ensuring all change programmes are delivered in line with employment legislation, best practice and organisational values.
• Building strong relationships with trade unions, employee representatives and key stakeholders.
• Using workforce data and insight to identify risks, trends and opportunities throughout the change process.
• Supporting leaders to effectively communicate change and maintain employee engagement during periods of uncertainty.

Profile

• Significant experience operating as a People Partner, HR Business Partner or senior HR professional within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven experience leading and advising on TUPE transfers and major organisational change programmes.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, consultation requirements and workforce transformation best practice.
• Experience supporting the review and implementation of terms and conditions.
• A track record of influencing and coaching senior leaders through complex people challenges.
• Experience building productive relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent professional experience.

Job Offer

• Salary of £73,004
• Generous pension scheme
• 36 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work and EV leasing schemes
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Paid volunteering leave
• Ongoing professional development opportunities