HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner - Leading University Partnership

£28-£32 per hour PAYE | 3 Month Contract (Permanent opportunities available) | Hybrid Working

Location: Tottenham Court Road (2 days onsite Mon/Wed) + Home working
Start Date: Early July 2024 latest
Duration: 3 months initially, with potential for permanent opportunities

About This Opportunity

Pertemps is delighted to partner with a prestigious Russell Group university to recruit an exceptional HR Business Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading academic institutions, supporting their Engineering Faculty through a period of significant growth and transformation.

The Role

As the single point of contact for our client's Engineering Faculty, you'll be at the heart of strategic HR delivery, working closely with senior academic leaders to drive people excellence across this dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnership: Act as the dedicated HR Business Partner for the Engineering Faculty, building exceptional stakeholder relationships
• Complex Employee Relations: Lead on sophisticated ER casework, providing expert guidance to Senior Leaders
• Organisational Design: Drive major restructure projects, including business case development and implementation
• Policy Navigation: Guide clients through complex university policies and systems
• Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong partnerships across all levels of the organisation

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Relationship Building Excellence: Dynamic personality with proven ability to build rapport and influence at senior levels
• Complex ER Expertise: Substantial experience managing sophisticated employee relations cases (disciplinaries, grievances, TUPE, etc.)
• Change Management: Strong track record in large-scale organisational change and restructuring projects
• Academic Sector Knowledge: Understanding of higher education environment and its unique challenges
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate HR strategy into practical solutions

Highly Desirable:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent
• Experience in matrix organisations
• Previous university or research institution experience
• Succession planning and talent management expertise

Why This Role?

• Work with one of the UK's most prestigious universities
• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days onsite, 3 days home)
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to make a real impact during a transformational period
• Potential pathway to permanent opportunities
• Professional development in a world-class academic environment

Working Arrangements

Onsite Requirements: Mondays and Wednesdays at Tottenham Court Road campus
Remote Working: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from home
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

How to Apply

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? We want to hear from you!
Contact Pertemps today and askfor Imran Makda to discuss this exceptional opportunity with one of London's leading universities.
Note: Due to the nature of this role and the client's requirements, candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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