Strategic HR Business Partner

Strategic HR Business Partner - North West London £400 to £450 per day (Umbrella) 3-Month Ongoing Contract Hybrid Working Full-TimeWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Strategic HR Business Partner to join a forward-thinking local authority in North West London on a 3-month ongoing contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR professional with extensive employee relations and strategic HR experience within a complex organisation, ideally local government or education-focused environments.Key Details

• Location:North West London
• Contract: 3 months ongoing
• Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella)
• Working Pattern: Hybrid working
• Hours: Full-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and support across the full employee lifecycle
• Lead on complex employee relations casework, hearings, appeals, and change management processes
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures in line with legislative changes
• Support strategic workforce planning and organisational development initiatives
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, trade unions, and stakeholders
• Prepare reports for Directorate Management Teams (DMT) and attend strategic meetings
• Support TUPE processes and organisational restructuring projects
• Ensure HR policies, guidance, and toolkits are regularly updated and communicated effectively
• Participate in Job Evaluation processes and support operational HR functions where required
• Contribute to programmes that improve leadership capability and people management performance

Requirements

• Significant experience working as a Strategic HR Business Partner or Senior HR professional within a large organisation
• Strong employee relations experience, including complex casework and change management
• Experience managing TUPE processes and strategic HR projects
• Excellent understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Proven experience developing and implementing HR policies
• Experience working within local government or education environments is highly desirable
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.