HR Business Manager in London

Salary: £55,581 - £63,438

Work Location: Berol House (Tottenham Hale). Flexible working options are available.

Hours per week: 36, Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: Tuesday 14th April 2026; 23:55

What You'll Be Doing

The postholder will lead NLWA's Corporate Services function, shaping and delivering strategic plans that support organisational objectives. Acting as the primary source of HR expertise, you will provide advice on employment matters - including sickness absence, reorganisations, performance management and reward - ensuring staff and managers understand Camden-aligned policies and processes.

You will manage monthly reporting using the Oracle HR system, covering workforce data, vacancies and casework. A key part of the role is supporting managers through the full recruitment lifecycle, acting as the main liaison with Camden to ensure approvals and processes run smoothly. You will also contribute to developing a seamless employee lifecycle approach, from onboarding through to exit.

The role involves supporting senior leaders in the design and implementation of new HR initiatives such as performance management frameworks, mandatory learning, anti-racism programmes and induction processes. You will work closely with managers to strengthen regular 1:1s and identify learning and development needs, engaging with Camden specialists and external partners to deliver high-quality development opportunities.

In partnership with senior leaders, you will help embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across NLWA, identifying gaps, driving improvements and ensuring all staff meet statutory training requirements while fostering a genuinely inclusive workplace.

All About You

You are an experienced HR Business Manager with strong employment law knowledge, ideally supported by a CIPD qualification. Collaborative and approachable, you work confidently with colleagues across the organisation and ensure HR processes run smoothly.

You bring strong analytical skills, are comfortable working with data and HR systems, and can quickly understand public-sector employment practices, including Camden's terms and conditions.

Organised and proactive, you can plan and deliver to deadlines, communicating clearly and influencing others to achieve positive outcomes. You are customer-focused, open to new ideas and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

You have experience managing complex employee relations cases - such as absence, capability, grievance, probation and tribunal matters - and can act as the HR lead on organisational change, including restructures, redundancy and TUPE, ensuring compliance with agreed procedures.

About North London Waste Authority (NLWA)

Our mission is to preserve resources and the environment for future generations by exemplary planning, innovation, and communication in managing north London's waste. We serve two million residents in seven boroughs and run communications and engagement campaigns to help them reduce their rubbish and recycle more. We campaign for government and industry action to reduce unnecessary single-use items, encourage reuse and repair and promote effective recycling.

To help tackle the climate emergency and prevent rubbish going to landfill, we are building the greenest Energy Recovery Facility in the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through the North London Heat and Power Project.

Working for NLWA

Employed by London Borough of Camden through whom NLWA staff are employed, the post-holder will work for NLWA and be based at NLWA's office in Tottenham Hale.

What we Offer

At North London Waste Authority, you will receive a host of benefits offered as part of the Camden contract including:

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest free loans
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed.

Anonymised Application

In keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Asking for Adjustments

At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.