HR and OD Business Partner in Birmingham

HR and OD Business Partner in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time 55000 - 55000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
HRLife Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a change project and support a large restructure in a people-focused business.
  • Company: Values-driven organisation prioritising people and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Office-based 2-3 days a week with remote work flexibility.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on organisational change and enhance employee experience.
  • Qualifications: Experience in organisational development and managing restructure projects.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 Β£ per year.

HRLife are working with a values driven, people orientated business to recruit an OD partner for an initial 6 month period to lead on a change project. You'll be working with the Regional Director to support a large restructure, leading on all people related activity from aligning workforce planning, mapping out current and new potential roles, advising managers on organisational design, analysing data, rewriting JD's and coming up with a structure that is aligned to the future direction of the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting change and transformation activities across the organisation
  • Partnering with leaders to build trusted relationships and improve people experience
  • Providing expert advice and guidance on people management, engagement, workforce planning and organisational change
  • Empowering and coaching managers, identifying capability gaps and delivering practical solutions
  • Contributing to strategic initiatives such as workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning
  • Using data and insights to identify current skills gaps and identify future gaps
  • Interviewing employees to understand their motivations and future career aspirations
  • Collaborating with the wider HR team to support organisation-wide projects
  • Re-designing JD's in line with the new structure
  • Effectively communicating changes in a positive, credible manner

You'll have a background in OD and have experience of managing a restructure project previously. In addition, you'll have:

  • Experience supporting and delivering organisational change
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to manage complex priorities
  • Data-driven approach, with the ability to interpret and act on insights and KPIs
  • Outstanding communication skills with a collaborative mindset
  • High levels of professionalism, integrity, and credibility

This role will be based in the office 2-3 days a week with the rest of the week at home. Business travel as needed. Essential you're mobile, ideally a car driver as there will be some travel needed. Salary c.55k plus benefits. 6 month FTC so available soon would be ideal.

HR and OD Business Partner in Birmingham employer: HRLife Ltd

HRLife is an exceptional employer that prioritises a values-driven and people-oriented culture, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful work. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company offers opportunities to lead impactful change projects while fostering trusted relationships with leaders and colleagues. The flexible working arrangement, combining office and remote work, along with competitive salary and benefits, further enhances the appeal of joining this dynamic team.

HRLife Ltd

Contact Details:

HRLife Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace HR and OD Business Partner in Birmingham

Organisational Development (OD)
Change Management
Workforce Planning
Stakeholder Management
Influencing Skills
Data Analysis
Problem-Solving Skills