People Business Partner Full time County Hall Preston, Lancashire

Salary £46,142 - £51,356 per annum 37 hours per week Fixed Term, Full time County Hall Preston, Lancashire

We are looking for experienced HR Business Partners to work closely with senior leaders and managers across services delivering complex, high risk casework and significant organisational change for 12 months to cover a secondment within our team.

This is a key strategic role, providing trusted, professional HR advice and challenge, while ensuring a pragmatic, solutions focused approach that supports both service delivery and workforce wellbeing.

• Act as a strategic partner to service leaders, building strong, credible relationships based on trust and influence
• Provide expert HR advice on complex employee relations casework, including performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters
• Lead and support restructures, organisational redesign and change programmes, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice
• Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability in people management
• Use workforce data and insight to inform decision making and support service planning
• Work collaboratively with trade unions and stakeholders to deliver fair, transparent and timely outcomes
• Contribute to the development and delivery of wider HR and workforce strategies

• Be an experienced HR professional with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Have a proven track record of managing complex and sensitive casework in demanding service environments
• Bring solid experience of leading or supporting restructures and change, including consultation processes
• Have up to date knowledge of employment law and best practice HR frameworks
• Be confident in providing constructive challenge and influencing at senior management level
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, judgement and the ability to balance risk with pragmatism
• Be resilient, organised and able to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

Closing date: 13th July 2026