Human Resources Business Partner

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We have ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role involves making a strategic impact in one of our dynamic and high-profile directorates. We’re looking for a forward-thinking HR Business Partner to join our team, supporting one of our key directorates as it delivers an ambitious programme of work. This is a pivotal role, partnering with senior leaders to shape and deliver our people strategy. You’ll lead on initiatives such as:

• Workforce planning and organisational design
• Talent management and succession planning
• Supporting major transformation programmes
• Driving cultural change and employee engagement

With priorities shifting from ‘getting the basics right’ to a year of delivery, you will play a central role in strategic projects that aim to deliver financial and transformation benefits, reimagine our accommodation strategy, and enhance the quality of our customer services. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment and brings strategic insight, strong stakeholder engagement, and a passion for public value.

Our offer to you includes:

• At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme

Next steps: Closing date: midnight on Sunday 8 February (please note: this date could be subject to change). Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 9 February 2026. Interview date: W/C Monday 23 February 2026. Interview type: face-to-face.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.