Head of HR Business Partnering

Head of HR Business Partnering

Full-Time 85000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Cedar

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead HR strategies and initiatives to drive organisational success and workforce transformation.
  • Company: Join a prestigious organisation with a focus on people and culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team driving change and inclusion.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping people strategies in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Senior HR experience, CIPD qualification, and strong stakeholder management skills.

The predicted salary is between 85000 - 90000 £ per year.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior HR leader to join a large, prestigious organisation as a Head of HR Business Partnering. This is a pivotal leadership role, partnering with executive and senior stakeholders to shape and deliver people strategies that support organisational objectives, workforce transformation and long-term success.

Leading a team of HR Business Partners, you will play a key role in driving workforce planning, talent management, engagement, organisational development, inclusion and change initiatives across a diverse and complex environment.

Role requirements:
  • Develop and implement people strategies aligned to organisational priorities and long-term objectives.
  • Act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders on complex people matters, organisational change and workforce planning.
  • Lead initiatives focused on attraction, retention, succession planning and talent development.
  • Use workforce data and HR analytics to identify trends, inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
  • Champion equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring inclusive practices are embedded across the organisation.
  • Support large-scale organisational change programmes and transformation activity.
  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing HR Business Partnering team.
  • Deliver strategic people projects and ensure successful implementation across the organisation.
  • Build strong relationships across multiple stakeholder groups, influencing at senior and executive level.
Essential experience:
  • We are seeking an accomplished HR professional with significant experience operating in a senior business partnering or people leadership role within a large and complex organisation ideally within the public sector.
  • A CIPD qualification or equivalent senior HR experience.
  • A strong track record of developing and delivering successful people strategies.
  • Experience of workforce planning, succession planning and talent management.
  • Proven success in improving employee engagement, retention and organisational performance.
  • Experience leading organisational change and transformation initiatives.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility at executive level.

Head of HR Business Partnering employer: Cedar

Join a prestigious organisation in London as the Head of HR Business Partnering, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid working environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to leadership development opportunities and be part of a culture that champions diversity and inclusion, ensuring your contributions are valued and impactful. This role not only offers a competitive salary but also the chance to lead transformative people strategies that shape the future of the organisation.

Cedar

Contact Details:

Cedar Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of HR Business Partnering

People Strategy Development
Workforce Planning
Talent Management
Employee Engagement
Organisational Change Management
Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy
HR Analytics