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HR Business Partner

Wolverhampton Permanent £50,000 - £58,000 per year View Job Description
Recruiting for a HR Business Partner. Strategic and operational HR role supporting major change projects and business partnering to two Directorates. Drive performance, engagement, and organisational change in a complex, unionised environment. Based 3 days on site in Wolverhampton. Salary up to £58,000
  • Shape and influence a high-profile transformation programme
  • Join a values-led organisation focused on impact and inclusion

About Our Client

We are excited to be partnering with a respected organisation in the public sector to recruit a HR Business Partner to join their collaborative and forward-thinking HR team.

This is a permanent role offering a mix of strategic and operational HR work. You'll be a key partner to senior leadership across multiple directorates - including overseeing complex people matters.

Job Description

  • Partner with senior stakeholders to align HR strategy with business goals
  • Lead on organisational design and workforce planning
  • Drive forward staff engagement, performance, and capability development
  • Support with complex employee relations cases and workforce change
  • Influence and embed EDI and culture change across directorates
  • Provide trusted advice on talent, resourcing, performance, and structure
  • Contribute to organisation-wide HR projects and policy development



The Successful Applicant

  • CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience) - essential
  • Experience working in Higher Education and/or NHS preferred
  • Would consider Public Sector candidates
  • Strong background in complex employee relations, change management, and stakeholder engagement
  • Confident in leading and coaching senior managers through transformation and cultural change
  • High levels of emotional intelligence, political awareness, and resilience
  • Experience in working within unionised and complex environments



What's on Offer

  • Shape the future of a new and ambitious directorate
  • Join a high-impact HR team focused on inclusion, innovation, and engagement
  • Make a real difference in a values-led organisation
  • Work in a role that offers scope, variety, and strategic influence
  • 3 days on site in Wolverhampton
  • Great benefits including local government pension



Contact
Naima Hussain
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6828814
Phone number
+44 121 230 9366

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Business Partner
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Wolverhampton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Naima Hussain
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9366
Job reference
JN-092025-6828814