Interim HR Business Partner

Looking for a strategic HR role where you can genuinely influence organisational change and workforce planning?

Enjoy hybrid working, an excellent benefits package, and an opportunity to join a values-led organisation making a real impact across its community.

Immediate start preferred. Applications are welcomed from candidates available immediately or with notice periods of up to four weeks.

Client Details

Our client is a large, complex institution with a strong reputation for delivering meaningful impact within the communities it serves. With thousands of employees and a diverse workforce, the organisation combines a strong sense of purpose with ambitious plans for the future. It is recognised for its commitment to inclusion, employee wellbeing, professional development and continuous improvement.

The organisation offers a highly collaborative environment where HR is seen as a true strategic partner and where innovation, engagement and people-focused decision-making are actively encouraged.

Any experience of Education or Public Sector or large complex organisations would be attractive!

Description

As HR Business Partner, you will:

• Partner with senior leaders to support strategic objectives and workforce planning.
• Lead and support organisational change, transformation and restructuring projects.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations and employment law matters.
• Coach and support managers to build capability and confidence in people management.
• Use workforce data and insights to inform decision-making and drive improvement.
• Collaborate with wider HR teams to deliver learning, talent and organisational development initiatives.
• Lead engagement and wellbeing activity across allocated business areas.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted HR advisor and change agent.

Profile

We''re looking for an experienced HR professional who can demonstrate:

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience and qualification).
• Proven HR Business Partner experience within a large and complex organisation.
• Strong employee relations and employment law expertise.
• A track record of successfully leading change and transformation programmes.
• Experience influencing and advising senior stakeholders.
• Strong coaching, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within the public sector, higher education, NHS, local government or similarly complex environments would be highly advantageous.
• Immediate availability or the ability to start within a maximum four-week notice period is preferred.

Job Offer

Salary: -50,000 - -58,000 FTE
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract until July 2027
Location: North Leeds
Working Pattern: Hybrid, with approximately 2 days per week onsite
Benefits Include:

• Free onsite parking
• Excellent pension provision
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Wellbeing and development programmes
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits
• Supportive and inclusive culture focused on employee growth and development

If you''re an experienced HR Business Partner looking for a rewarding role where you can influence strategy, drive change and make a tangible impact within a complex organisation, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.