Senior HR Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); Bromborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to drive strategy and influence organisational change. The successful candidate will provide expert HR partnership, lead employee relations, and enhance workforce wellbeing. This role involves coaching managers and ensuring compliance with laws while fostering a culture of inclusion and development. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to shape the HR landscape.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development support

Leadership responsibility and career progression

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Proven expertise in complex employee relations casework and employment law application.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage senior managers.
• Analytical mindset with confidence in using HR systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR partnership to senior leaders.
• Lead complex employee relations cases to ensure compliant outcomes.
• Drive initiatives for workforce wellbeing and retention.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and regulatory requirements.
• Design and deliver training for managers on HR policies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Employee relations expertise

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategy - shape retention, wellbeing, and culture.
• Lead impact - influence leaders and deliver change.

About Our Client

A well‑established not‑for‑profit organisation operating within the health and social care sector. With a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality, person‑centred services, they support vulnerable individuals through a combination of care, community engagement, and workforce development.

The organisation is values‑driven, with a clear commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous improvement. They place great emphasis on staff wellbeing, professional growth, and collaborative working, ensuring their teams feel supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference.

Job Description

• Provide strategic HR partnership to senior leaders, offering expert guidance and support.
• Lead complex employee relations cases, ensuring fair, compliant, and consistent outcomes.
• Drive initiatives to strengthen workforce wellbeing, engagement, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding standards, and GDPR requirements.
• Collaborate on organisational change projects including restructures, mergers, and TUPE transfers.
• Analyse HR data to inform workforce planning, succession, and talent development.
• Design and deliver training for managers on HR policies, ER practice, and compliance.
• Coach and mentor direct reports to build capability and resilience.
• Oversee compliance checks and audits across staff records, payroll, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage external relationships with legal, occupational health, and employee support providers.
• Partner with recruitment colleagues to ensure safe, compliant onboarding and workforce resourcing.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and equality across all HR practices.
• Lead, inspire, and develop your team through clear objectives, supervision, and performance management.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration across the organisation.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop a team.
• Proven expertise in complex employee relations casework and employment law application.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate HR data into actionable workforce insights.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage senior managers and stakeholders.
• Experience driving organisational change projects such as restructures, mergers, and TUPE transfers.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing across the workforce.
• Ability to design and deliver effective HR training and workshops for managers.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in all HR practices.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with confidence in using HR systems and reporting tools.
• Collaborative approach, building positive relationships across departments and external partners.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.

What's on Offer

• A senior, strategic HR position with real influence across the organisation.
• Opportunity to lead complex employee relations, workforce wellbeing, and retention initiatives.
• Direct involvement in organisational change projects, succession planning, and talent development.
• Scope to design and deliver training, coach managers, and build HR capability.
• Leadership responsibility for a team, with the chance to shape culture and embed best practice.
• Professional development support, with pathways to further qualifications and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, aligned to experience and responsibility.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to make a real difference. Apply today to join a dedicated team and advance your career as a Senior HR Business Partner.