Senior HR Business Partner
Job Summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Advert Start Date: 07/10/2026
Advert End Date: 20/10/2026 23:59
Salary: £49,817 - £51,928
Hours per week: Full Time
Job Category: HR / Training
Vacancy ID: 303154
Employment Location: Middlesbrough
Post Number: 4341041
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 20 Oct
Further Information
Middlesbrough Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior HR Business Partner to join our Human Resources team.
Are you an experienced HR professional looking to influence strategic decision-making, lead organisational change and deliver high-quality people solutions?
This is a key role, working closely with senior leaders to provide strategic and operational HR support across the organisation. You will lead on complex employee relations matters, organisational change, workforce initiatives and policy development, helping to drive organisational improvement and deliver excellent people services.
You will have substantial HR experience within a complex organisation, excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, and strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
Experience of working with senior leaders and within a trade unionised environment is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence workforce strategy, support transformational change and make a real difference for employees, services and residents across Middlesbrough.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
For further information about the role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or call Rachael Walker, HR Manager, on 01642 727164.
Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
Together, we build confidence, grow skills, and make a real difference - by learning together, we achieve together.
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Senior HR Business Partner employer: Middlesbrough Development Corporation
Middlesbrough Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for training and advancement while fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. Join us in our mission to support vulnerable individuals and contribute to positive change in public health services.
Contact Details:
Middlesbrough Development Corporation Recruitment Team
