HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner
Department: Human Resources
Sector: London Local Authority
Assignment: 12 weeks (potential for extension)
Pay Rate: £300–£325 per day (umbrella)

Overview
As HR Business Partner you will play a key role within the HR team, providing strategic support to departments and senior leaders across this London Local Authority. You will act as a trusted partner to the business, ensuring effective people management strategies are in place to meet organisational priorities. The role also involves leading on HR projects, supporting organisational change, and contributing to policy development while coaching and guiding managers through complex people issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance on a wide range of issues, including employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning, recruitment, and policy development.
• Lead and deliver HR projects, ensuring they are aligned to corporate priorities and delivered on time.
• Work closely with senior managers to embed the People Strategy into departmental business planning.
• Support and coach managers to develop effective people management skills, focusing on performance, leadership and employee engagement.
• Build strong working relationships with trade unions, maintaining constructive consultation and negotiation practices.
• Develop and present clear reports and recommendations on HR issues for management teams and employee forums.
• Lead on the interpretation and implementation of employment legislation, ensuring organisational compliance and sharing best practice.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in HR service delivery and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience), with substantial HR Business Partnering experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Proven track record in employee relations, organisational development, and supporting senior leadership teams.
• A sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience of working within a local authority is preferred.
• Experience within the healthcare sector would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills.
• Confident in managing HR projects and delivering outcomes to deadline.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on HR delivery.

If you’re an experienced HR professional ready to make a real impact within a London Local Authority, apply today, interviews to take place ASAP with a view to a start soon thereafter.