HR Business Partner - Group and Projects
Location: West Midlands
Contract: Full-time/Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience
Are you a strategic HR professional with a passion for projects, change management, and HR excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can lead impactful HR initiatives while also supporting day-to-day operations? If so, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
HR Projects & Change Management
* Lead and manage strategic HR projects, including HR system implementations, policy alignment, and process improvements.
* Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives.
* Support organisational change initiatives such as restructures, mergers, acquisitions, and divestments.
* Develop project plans, KPIs, and timelines to ensure successful delivery of key initiatives.
HR Reporting & Data Analytics
* Analyse HR data and trends to provide insights that drive business decisions.
* Prepare reports on key HR metrics, including turnover, absence, and diversity statistics.
* Utilise HR analytics to measure the impact of HR initiatives and inform continuous improvement.
Employee Relations & Stakeholder Management
* Provide expert HR advice to managers on employee relations cases, disciplinaries, and grievances.
* Build strong relationships across the organisation as a trusted HR advisor.
* Support workforce planning and talent development in partnership with leadership teams.
* Drive engagement initiatives to enhance employee experience, satisfaction, and retention.
HR Administration & Compliance
* Lead and develop the UK HR administration team, ensuring efficient, high-quality service delivery.
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the HR admin function.
* Ensure HR policies and procedures comply with UK employment law and best practices.
* Maintain HR systems (HRIS) and data integrity, ensuring compliance with GDPR and right-to-work regulations.
Key Skills and Requirements:
* CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience) and a degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Proven HR Business Partner experience with a strong background in HR projects, compensation & benefits, and people management.
* Deep knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
* Experience in HR administration, payroll coordination, and policy implementation.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage a team.
* Excellent project management capabilities, delivering complex HR initiatives on time and within scope.
* Proficiency in HR systems, reporting tools, and data analytics to drive informed decision-making.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
* Advanced Office 365 skills and experience with project management tools (ideally Monday.com).
In return you will get:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Car Allowance
* Pension contributions
* Hybrid working
* Social events
* 360 wellbeing app
* Access to enhanced family-friendly policies
* Access to a cycle-to-work scheme
* The opportunity for professional growth and development within a dynamic team
* A positive and inclusive work environment that values collaboration and innovation
If you are ready to take your HR career to the next level, we want to hear from you.