HR Business Partner
- £200 – £240 per day
- 6 months
- Hybrid
- ASAP start
- North London
- Must have Higher education experience
I am working in partnership with a dynamic organisation seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their team. The HR function is service-driven, supporting a variety of academic faculties and professional services divisions. The organisation prides itself on fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, continually striving for excellence. The HR Business Partner will play a key role in supporting people strategies and delivering HR services across the organisation.
Main Purpose of the Job:
The HR Business Partner will work closely with key stakeholders to operationalise strategic people objectives, develop people solutions, and manage organisational risk. This hands-on role requires proactive support and guidance for line managers throughout the employee lifecycle, with a focus on evidence-based insights and effective communication.
Key Responsibilities:
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Collaborating with key stakeholders to develop and implement local people strategies that align with the overall organisational objectives.
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Leading and managing talent management and succession planning efforts, ensuring a diverse and robust talent pipeline.
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Supporting the recruitment process for senior roles, coordinating inclusive and effective attraction and selection campaigns.
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Partnering with line managers and relevant teams to improve the diversity of senior leadership within the organisation.
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Advising line managers on informal employee relations issues and working with the Employee Relations Team to address formal cases.
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Working closely with line managers to implement training and development plans that support retention and succession.
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Ensuring appraisals are carried out effectively, good performance is recognised, and poor performance is addressed.
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Assisting with the implementation of 360-degree feedback processes.
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Partnering with the Workplace Health team to foster a culture of wellbeing within the organisation.
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Contributing to the job evaluation process and supporting organisational change initiatives.
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Engaging with local HR teams to ensure the consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
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Coaching and training line managers on HR best practices, policies, and procedures.
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Participating in working groups and contributing to project work and research that supports the organisation’s HR strategy.
Key Requirements:
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Must have higher education experience – the client will not accept CV’s with out this experience.
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Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a senior HR role, preferably within a large, complex organisation.
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Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and organisational development strategies.
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Demonstrable experience in talent management, employee relations, and recruitment, with the ability to manage senior-level appointments.
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Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
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Experience in managing HR processes such as performance management, succession planning, and diversity initiatives.
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A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and creating a supportive and equitable work environment.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and maintain organisational effectiveness.
Interested?
Please send over your CV today.
