HR Business Partner - Reed : Job Details

• Annual Salary: £40,801 - £49,866
• Location: Canary Wharf, London
• Job Type: Full-time, Interim (Shared Parental Leave Cover)
• Start Date: Ideally commencing 11 August 2025
• Duration: Until at least 9 December 2025, with potential extension

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team on an interim basis to cover a period of shared parental leave. This role is crucial in supporting the delivery of high-quality HR services and contributing to our People Strategy. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of HR and have a direct line to the HR Director (HRD).

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Head of HR to deliver a proactive, customer-focused HR service that aligns with the HR Service Delivery Model.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the organisation to understand business objectives and performance drivers.
• Provide advice and guidance on workforce planning, recruitment, staff management, and development.
• Lead on HR policy development, MI reporting, and potentially specialist areas or improvement projects as needed.
• Manage a small team, ensuring effective line management and reporting key strategic outputs to the HRD regularly.
• Support recruitment campaigns from advertising to induction and manage ad hoc priority initiatives as required by the HRD.
• Contribute to HR analytics and ensure compliance with GDPR and other policy requirements.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an HR business partnering role.
• Good line management experience is desirable.
• Member of the CIPD or equivalent HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in HR analytics and experience with Midland iTrent HR Information System is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a flexible and proactive approach to managing priorities.

• Competitive salary within the specified range.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to significant HR initiatives.
• Professional development and networking within a government setting.

To apply for this HR Business Partner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.