HR Business Partner
Temporary | Contract
Location: the West Midlands
Start date: 16 November 2026
About the Role
A further education provider is looking for an HR Business Partner to work alongside managers and senior leaders, providing practical, commercially sound HR advice across the organisation.
You'll support managers on employee relations casework, guide them through policy and process, and use people data to inform decisions. You'll work in partnership with your allocated areas, building credible relationships and helping leaders get the best from their teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising managers and senior leaders on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance cases.
- Supporting managers to apply HR policies and procedures consistently and fairly.
- Partnering with allocated areas of the organisation to understand their priorities and workforce needs.
- Contributing to recruitment, retention and workforce planning activity.
- Using HR data and reporting to identify trends and inform decisions.
- Supporting organisational change and the development of HR policy and practice.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience in an HR advisory or business partnering role
- Strong employee relations casework experience
- Confident advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders
- Up-to-date working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable (but not essential):
- CIPD qualification
- Experience within further education or the wider public sector
If you're an experienced HR professional ready to make an impact in a people-focused organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
HR Business Partner (Temporary) employer: Dovetail & Slate
Dovetail and Slate is an exceptional employer for those passionate about shaping the future of skilled trades. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer ongoing training, a supportive work culture, and generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and wellbeing initiatives. Join us in a collaborative environment where your expertise in Fabrication and Welding can truly make a difference in the lives of apprentices.
