Senior HR Business Partner

Summary: The Senior HR Business Partner role involves providing expert HR support and strategic guidance within a university setting, focusing on people management practices that align with institutional goals. The position requires advising senior leaders, managing HR projects, and leading a team of HR Business Partners. This strategic role emphasizes strong leadership and collaboration to enhance cultural and operational excellence. The contract is temporary for 12 months, full-time at 37 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise and coach senior managers on HR strategy, policy, and complex employment matters.
• Lead the development and delivery of People Plans, KPIs, and local HR strategies.
• Manage recruitment and resourcing needs in collaboration with recruitment teams.
• Ensure consistent handling of ER cases (grievances, absence, disciplinary).
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and lead staff engagement initiatives.
• Act as internal lead on specific HR areas (e.g. change, talent, policy).
• Develop and deliver training to embed HR policies and boost manager capability.
• Monitor and improve HR KPIs; analyse data to inform decisions.
• Liaise with trade unions and staff groups to foster effective partnerships.
• Represent HR at University committees and lead on key project work.
• Maintain current knowledge of employment law and best practice.
• Oversee and develop HRBP team performance and service delivery.
• Ensure ERP systems and processes are embedded and effectively used.

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Expertise in HR strategy and policy.
• Experience in managing complex employment matters.
• Ability to develop and deliver training programs.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor and improve HR KPIs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of employment law and best practices.
• Experience in managing HR projects and teams.

Salary (Rate): 29.14

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: HR