HR Business Partner - Reed : Job Details

Interim People Business Partner opportunities available working for a leading organisation based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, to start as soon as possible on a fixed term contract basis until the end of January 2026 initially with a possibility of extension. This role offers hybrid / home working. 

These roles are integral to the successful delivery of complex organisational change. Working within a highly supportive People function and a wider transformation programme team, you will collaborate with project managers, workstream leads, and senior stakeholders to shape and implement people-focused solutions.

Alongside supporting institutional change, you’ll also provide high-quality business partnering to a designated department — advising on workforce planning, organisational design, and people-related risk. Flexibility and a hands-on approach are essential: from coordinating a voluntary redundancy scheme to navigating employee relations issues, no two days will look the same.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and wants to make a meaningful impact on the future of our organisation.

They’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience as a People Business Partner in a complex, unionised organisation.
• A strong track record supporting or leading transformational change, such as restructures, redesigns or cost-saving programmes.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Practical understanding of employment law, HR policy and change management.
• The ability to balance strategic insight with hands-on delivery and adapt to shifting priorities.
• A clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.

In Return they Offer:

• 30 days annual leave and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts. Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.