Salary range - £24 - £27 per hour
Contract - 4 months
Full-time / hybrid working 2/3 days a week on-site
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an interim business partnering role? We are seeking an HR Business Partner to join an academic organisation, providing expert guidance, delivering HR solutions and supporting organisational development across the organisation.
This is an opportunity for someone with strong HR generalist knowledge who can enjoys working in a collaborative environment and enjoys partnering with senior leaders to drive meaningful change.
About the Role
As HR Business Partner, you will deliver high-quality HR support across a broad range of people matters including organisational change, employee relations, workforce planning, and talent initiatives. You will work closely with senior leaders, providing trusted advice and contributing to the development and delivery of the wider HR strategy.
You will bring credibility, strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels, ensuring that HR solutions are aligned with organisational objectives and demonstrate best practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert HR advice and support on a broad range of issues, including employment law, ER case management and organisational change.
- Partner with senior management to shape and implement effective HR strategy and practice.
- Lead and deliver HR projects using recognised planning and project management methodologies.
- Introduce and embed innovative HR practices across the full employee lifecycle.
- Build strong and trusted working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to produce clear, concise reports and recommendations.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, acting as a positive, flexible and constructive member of the team.
- Promote a customer-focused, solution-oriented HR service that supports organisational growth and development.
- Present information clearly through verbal presentations and written communication.
- Use Microsoft Office and HR systems confidently to support reporting and decision-making.
About You:
We are looking for someone who can bring energy, insight and professional credibility to the role. You will have:
- Significant generalist HR and employee relations experience
- Education or public sector experience (ideally)
- Strong working knowledge of employment law and best practice HR approaches.
- Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders on HR strategy.
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to analyse complex issues, identify root causes and deliver effective, innovative solutions.
- A collaborative and customer-focused mindset.
- Strong analytical reporting capability, with experience working with data insights.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant HR systems.
- CIPD qualification (Graduate or Chartered) or equivalent experience.
Why Join them?
- Opportunity to shape and influence HR strategy in a meaningful way.
- A collaborative team culture built on trust and mutual support.
- A varied and interesting role with genuine impact.