Strategic HR Partner — Change & Leadership Impact

West of England Combined Authorities; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

West of England Combined Authority seeks an HR Business Partner to cover maternity leave, shaping people strategies and delivering high-impact HR services. You will partner with senior leaders to align workforce plans with priorities, develop practical HR solutions, and drive culture change across the organisation.

You’ll operate in a fast-paced environment within a centres-of-excellence HR team, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery and stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of leading organisational restructures or service redesign.
• Ability to operate confidently in ambiguity and change.
• A pragmatic approach and the ability to simplify complex issues and deliver practical solutions.
• Confidence to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly build trust with Directors and senior leaders.
• Strong prioritisation skills in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to align people strategies with organisational objectives.
• Create innovative HR solutions for workforce challenges, including planning and design.
• Drive cultural and organisational change at every level.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Strategic partnering

UK employment law

Communication skills

Job description

West of England Combined Authority seeks an HR Business Partner to cover maternity leave, shaping people strategies and delivering high-impact HR services. You will partner with senior leaders to align workforce plans with priorities, develop practical HR solutions, and drive culture change across the organisation.

You’ll operate in a fast-paced environment within a centres-of-excellence HR team, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on delivery and stakeholder influence.