Hr Business Partner

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our People & Organisational Culture team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic people initiatives across a high-profile local authority. Location: Cunard Building, Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L3 1AH (Hybrid – 2 days office-based) Contract: 3 Months+ Pay Rate: £30.00 per hour (Umbrella) As the HR Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leadership and management teams to deliver people-focused strategic goals. You’ll lead and influence key initiatives covering workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, and organisational transformation. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on organisational design, restructuring, and employee relations matters, ensuring full compliance with policies, procedures, and employment legislation. Key Responsibilities * Serve as the primary HR interface for aligned directors and management teams, commissioning support from wider corporate teams where needed. * Lead people-related initiatives including succession planning, workforce planning, talent and career development, leadership development, and employee engagement. * Support and facilitate organisational restructuring, including consultation with trade unions, redundancy management, and redeployment processes. * Provide high-level advice to senior managers on organisational matters, transformation, employment law, and organisational design, collaborating with the Employee Relations & Policy team as appropriate. Requirements * Graduate CIPD qualification, or actively studying toward CIPD Level 7 (essential). * Demonstrable experience in a business partnering role within a complex organisation. * Strong knowledge of employment legislation, organisational design, and workforce planning. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills