Human Resources Partner

We are now partnering with a large, multi-site Public Sector organisation to recruit an experienced Human Resources Partner on a permanent basis.

Please note; this role is predominantly office-based and requires the post holder to be able to work across multiple sites in West/North-West London as required. Free parking is available at all sites.

This role requires an experienced Human Resources Partner who can combine sound professional judgement with a practical, solutions-focused approach, helping leaders translate people priorities into positive outcomes.

Working with senior and operational leaders across an allocated business area, you will act as a trusted partner on workforce planning, organisational change, people performance and complex employee relations matters. This is broader than a case management role. You will use insight, influence and constructive challenge to strengthen management capability, anticipate workforce needs and support a high-performing, inclusive culture. You will also lead and develop HR Advisors, ensuring managers receive consistent, responsive and high-quality people support.

Key Responsibilities include:

Building credible relationships with senior leaders, department heads and managers, understanding their priorities and translating them into practical people plans. Providing expert advice and constructive challenge on complex employee relations matters, organisational change and the application of employment law and organisational policies. Using workforce data and trends to identify risks, skills gaps and future staffing requirements, developing evidence-based plans to address them. Working closely with Talent Acquisition colleagues to anticipate recruitment needs and develop proactive campaigns for critical and hard-to-fill roles. Supporting succession planning, talent management, employee engagement, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and wider HR and organisational development priorities. Leading and developing HR Advisors while helping managers build the confidence and capability to manage people matters effectively.About You:

We are looking for a credible, confident and delivery-focused HR professional who can demonstrate:

CIPD Level 5 qualification, or equivalent relevant experience, together with substantial and up-to-date HR generalist experience, ideally gained in a large and complex public sector or similarly regulated setting. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and a successful track record of managing complex employee relations matters with sound judgement and appropriate pace. Experience of partnering with and influencing senior and operational leaders within a complex organisation, balancing professional challenge with pragmatic solutions. The ability to operate both strategically and operationally, using workforce data and organisational insight to shape priorities and deliver measurable improvements. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with experience of developing colleagues and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment