HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner (12-Month FTC) - North Manchester

Salary: £44,000 to £48,000
Location: North Manchester (hybrid working)
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and driven HR Business Partner to join our People Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a pivotal role supporting leaders and teams across the organisation to build an inclusive, values-led culture people team.

You'll play a key part in delivering our People Plan, partnering with managers on complex employee relations issues, leading on change initiatives, and mentoring a team of People Advisors. This is an exciting opportunity to influence, drive improvement, and support a cultural transformation.

As HR Business Partner, you'll help shape and embed a progressive, inclusive culture. You'll ensure our HR function delivers efficient, customer-focused services and supports managers in delivering high-quality outcomes for colleagues and the wider organisation.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality HR advice across a range of areas, including absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, TUPE, and redundancy.
• Coaching and guiding managers on employee relations, organisational policies, and people-related decision-making.
• Leading and developing People Advisors, fostering continuous improvement and high performance.
• Driving the implementation of our People Plan and contributing to wider organisational transformation projects.
• Using HR data and analytics to inform decision-making and improve service delivery.
• Supporting organisational design, restructures, job evaluation, and workforce planning.
• Promoting flexible working, innovation, and smarter working practices.
• Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything you do.

Skills and Experience HR Business Partner

We're seeking someone who is CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience) with a strong generalist HR background and significant experience advising managers on complex employee relations matters.

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Proven experience in a busy HRBP/People Partner role
• Strong understanding of employment law and best practice
• The ability to analyse HR data and use insights to drive improvement
• Experience working in a unionised environment
• A values-driven approach aligned with inclusivity, accountability, and continuous learning

How to Apply
If you're passionate about people, culture, and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, Apply Now.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.