Strategic People Partner – Hybrid/Contract (Education)

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking experienced People Partners to join a leadership-facing HR team on temporary and fixed-term contracts in London. You will partner with senior leaders, shape workforce planning, and drive change initiatives in a dynamic, regulated environment.

You will deliver pragmatic HR solutions, ensuring adherence to employment legislation while supporting organisational priorities and culture across academic and professional services domains.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Business Partner in complex environments.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and its practical application.
• Experience supporting organisational change and transformation.
• Strong stakeholder management and coaching skills.
• Experience in Education, Public Sector or similar regulated environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to provide expert people advice and coaching.
• Guide on employment law, HR policies, and best practices.
• Advise managers on complex employee relations cases.
• Lead organisational change initiatives and restructures.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services leaders to align people priorities.
• Support workforce planning and design activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Promote inclusive and collaborative working practices.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Education sector experience

Employment law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Coaching and advisory

Organisational change

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Adecco is seeking experienced People Partners to join a leadership-facing HR team on temporary and fixed-term contracts in London. You will partner with senior leaders, shape workforce planning, and drive change initiatives in a dynamic, regulated environment.

You will deliver pragmatic HR solutions, ensuring adherence to employment legislation while supporting organisational priorities and culture across academic and professional services domains.