HR Business Partner

Job Title: HR Business Partner
Location: Manchester M60
Contract Type: 3 Months Temporary Ongoing
Weekly Hours: 35
Start Date: 02/09/2024
Salary: £28.98

Job Purpose Summary:



  • Strategic Leadership: Serve as the lead HR and OD officer for the directorate, working closely with the Strategic Director and Directorate Management Team to provide expert advice on complex workforce issues.

  • People Strategy Integration: Align HR activities with the business strategy, leveraging data-driven insights to advise on recruitment, talent management, training, development, pay, reward, performance management, and employee relations.

  • Conduit Role: Act as a bridge between the directorate and the HR & OD Service, ensuring that corporate priorities are reflected in directorate plans and that HR services meet the directorate's needs.

  • Change Enabler: Drive continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness by addressing people issues and developing creative, fit-for-purpose solutions.

  • Inclusive Environment: Promote and foster an environment of inclusive policies and activities that celebrate diversity and ensure all employees feel valued and included.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Strategic HR Prioritisation: Align HR activities with business needs and drive change pragmatically and constructively.

  • HR Practices and Process Development: Collaborate with the HR team to develop and improve HR practices and processes, ensuring alignment between the HR & OD Service and the directorate.

  • Workforce Insight Utilization: Leverage workforce insights to support organisational development and activities that enhance skills, behaviours, and capabilities.

  • Organisational Design and Change Management: Provide advice on organisational design and development to support effective change and transformation, ensuring alignment with design principles and workforce reduction when necessary.

  • HR Policy Development: Inform and lead the development of HR policies that fit organisational needs and workforce challenges.

  • Project and Support Commissioning: Commission HR & OD support for specific projects, interventions, and improvement schemes.

  • Union Consultation and Relationship Management: Manage trade union consultation and relationships within the directorate to ensure a productive working environment.

  • Employment Legislation Compliance: Apply knowledge of employment law and statutory requirements to protect the organisation and develop appropriate HR solutions.

  • Leadership Coaching and Development: Coach and develop leaders and managers, helping them build high-performing teams and understand the HR model.

  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Lead by example to ensure diversity is valued, promoting equal access and treatment in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

  • Personal Development and Service Improvement: Show a commitment to continuous self-improvement and service enhancement.







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