HR Business partner - 12 month FTC

• £55,000 - £65,000
• 12 month FTC - Possibility to go permanent
• Hybrid - 2 days on site
• ASAP start
• Merseyside

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (Generalist) to join our People team on an interim basis during a period of organisational change and increased operational demand.

This is a key role supporting a complex, unionised environment, where you will partner closely with leaders to deliver pragmatic, people-focused solutions. You will play a critical part in embedding within the business, building strong relationships, and driving HR initiatives that support both immediate and long-term goals.

• Act as a trusted HR Business Partner to senior stakeholders
• Provide hands on support across a full generalist remit
• Lead and support change programmes and organisational development initiatives
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including:
  • Absence management (high volume)
  • Disciplinary and performance cases
• Work effectively within a unionised environment, building strong relationships and gaining buy in
• Support workforce planning and organisational design
• Collaborate with the wider People team to ensure consistent delivery of HR services
• Embed within the business to understand operational challenges and deliver practical solutions

We are looking for a confident, credible HR professional who can quickly build trust and deliver impact.

Essential:

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner / Senior HR Generalist
• Strong background in unionised environments
• Experience delivering change programmes
• Ability to manage a high volume of ER cases, particularly absence management
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and gain buy in
• Hands on, pragmatic approach

Desirable:

• Experience within housing, manufacturing, or similar operational sectors
• Experience in organisations undergoing transformation or growth
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent)