At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with senior management to develop and deliver strategic HR plans.
- Company: A leading university in the West Midlands with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary up to £53,353, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in HR while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: CIPD L7 qualified with strong HR generalist experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 53053 £ per year.
We are currently supporting a university based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a HR Business Partner on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. The position offers hybrid working (2/3 days working from home) and is paying up to £53,353 depending on experience.
They are looking for a strong HR generalist, CIPD L7 qualified, with a successful track record in managing employee relations and a strong stakeholder manager.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Working in partnership with the senior management of a specific faculty and other professional advisers to develop and deliver a strategic and operational HR plan.
- Identify risks and develop action plans for assigned faculties/directorates and work collaboratively with other HRBPs to identify alignment of risks with other areas.
- Deliver high-level and non-routine professional HR advice and guidance to senior managers in the assigned area.
- Support the ER team with complex and/or high-risk cases, including investigations, appeals, implementation of legal advice and employment tribunal claims in a unionised environment.
- Delivering guidance to senior managers on organisational design and change, including TUPE, job design, recruitment, EDI, redundancy and staff development.
- Encouraging effective people management competencies by supporting, coaching and influencing senior management in dealing with HR issues, such as performance management, succession planning, reward and employee relations.
Experience required:
- Experience of providing advice and guidance to managers.
- Experience of talent management and developing complex succession management plans.
- Project management skills with experience of successfully developing and managing complex change programmes and projects.
- CIPD L7 qualified.
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Project management skills.
Working hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8.45 - 5.
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
HR Business Partner in Wolverhampton employer: James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions)
As a Housing Association based in Kent, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our team enjoys competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community through governance and risk management. Join us for a rewarding career where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will help shape the future of housing in our region.
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James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions) Recruitment Team