Senior Human Resources Business Partner

This is Alexander Faraday Recruitment; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible hours

Good benefits

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Interim Senior HR Business Partner to lead a high-performing HR team during a transition. This hybrid role requires strong leadership, Employee Relations expertise, and proficiency in Excel. The contract spans 3 to 6 months with the potential for flexibility in working hours and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior HR roles with strong generalist, change and ER expertise.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to interpret HR data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function and manage two direct reports.
• Act as the go-to expert for Employee Relations and change management.
• Challenge existing processes and drive improvements in HR operations.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Provide HR reports and insights using Excel.

Skills

Senior HR experience

Change management

Employee Relations expertise

Strong Excel skills

Leadership and coaching

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Interim Senior HR Business Partner / Head of HR to lead a high-performing HR team through a period of transition. Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 days remote | 3–6 month contract | Immediate start. Base pay range available by direct message to the job poster.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the HR function and managing two direct reports, and their teams.
• Acting as the go-to expert for Employee Relations, redundancy, and change management.
• Challenging existing processes and driving improvements across HR operations.
• Building strong relationships across the business and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Providing HR reports and providing insights using Excel.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in senior HR roles with strong generalist, change and ER expertise.
• A confident leader who can coach, manage, drive change, and inspire teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to interpret HR data.
• 35-hour week (9am–5pm).
• Hybrid working (3 days WFH / 2 days office).
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Flexible hours and good benefits.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Human Resources and Project Management
• Industries: Housing and Community Development, Housing Programs, and Non-profit Organizations

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