Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a complex, values‑led organisation? We’re supporting a public‑sector body in Manchester as they look to appoint a HR Business Partner to join their high‑performing People & Culture function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys variety, and wants to contribute to an organisation with a strong social purpose.

The Role

As a HR Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a proactive, customer‑focused HR service. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll provide expert guidance across a broad range of people matters, ensuring the organisation continues to develop a positive, inclusive and high‑performing culture.

You’ll lead on complex ER cases, support organisational change, and drive forward key HR projects that enhance the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic and operational HR support.
• Lead on all change management initiatives.
• Lead and advise on complex employee relations matters.
• Provide expert employment law guidance, ensuring compliance and best practice
• Support and deliver HR projects across areas such as policy, culture, workforce planning and organisational development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across HR operations and processes
• Champion values‑led working and help embed inclusive, equitable practices across the organisation, leading on the EDI action plans.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Significant experience in HR operations within a complex, unionised organisation
• Proven business partnering experience at a senior level in a complex organisation
• Strong background in employee relations, including managing complex cases
• Substantial employment law knowledge and confidence advising on risk
• Experience delivering HR projects and driving change initiatives.
• A values‑driven approach and a genuine interest in equality, diversity and inclusion

What you need to do now:
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