Strategic People Partner: Shape Strategy & Workforce Plans

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is recruiting a Strategic People Partner for Manchester to shape the people agenda, build trusted relationships with managers, and translate priorities into concrete actions. You will guide managers on employee matters, use data to identify trends, and work with HR to deliver joined-up support while tracking progress against agreed actions.

If you have experience in workforce planning and strong knowledge of employee relations, this permanent role offers a meaningful

Qualifications

• Experience partnering with managers on a broad range of people matters.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical people actions.
• Confidence using people information to identify trends and support decisions.
• Experience of workforce planning and supporting organisational priorities.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations processes and fair decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted working relationships with managers and provide practical people advice.
• Work with business areas to understand people priorities and turn them into clear actions.
• Guide managers through employee matters, ensuring decisions are fair and well documented.
• Use people data and feedback to identify themes and support informed planning.
• Help shape workforce plans that meet changing operational needs.
• Work closely with Human Resources colleagues to deliver joined-up people support.
• Support the delivery of people initiatives and track progress against agreed actions.
• Maintain clear records and provide accurate updates to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

People partnering

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Michael Page (UK) is recruiting a Strategic People Partner for Manchester to shape the people agenda, build trusted relationships with managers, and translate priorities into concrete actions. You will guide managers on employee matters, use data to identify trends, and work with HR to deliver joined-up support while tracking progress against agreed actions.

If you have experience in workforce planning and strong knowledge of employee relations, this permanent role offers a meaningful