This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant HR Business Partner, HR Advisor or Junior HRBP who wants to move beyond transactional HR and develop genuine business partnering capability within a large, complex organisation.
Client Details
As Assistant HR Business Partner, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, supporting managers to deliver people initiatives aligned to wider organisational strategy. With strong exposure to change, employee relations, people data and project delivery, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement and making a measurable impact.
Description
The Opportunity
Working as part of a progressive People & OD function, you will:
Act as a trusted people partner to managers, supporting them to manage and lead their teams effectively
Coach and challenge leaders on people decisions, capability, wellbeing and risk
Support and deliver people‑focused projects and change initiatives, from planning through to implementation
Analyse people data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating insight into action
Partner with specialist HR teams (Employee Relations, Reward, EDI, L&D) to deliver joined‑up solutions
Step up to cover HR Business Partner responsibilities when required, supported by a Senior HRBPThis role offers real development into business partnering, not just the title.
Profile
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You might currently be:
An HR Advisor with strong exposure to project work, change or complex case management
A Junior HR Business Partner looking to deepen your partnering experience
First or sideways move into Assistant HR Business Partner role
Someone keen to move from advisory work into more strategic, consultative HRYou'll bring:
Solid experience advising managers within a complex or unionised environment
Strong project or programme experience (e.g. restructuring, change, policy implementation, cultural initiatives)
Confidence using people data and insights to inform decisions
An understanding of employment law and HR best practice
The credibility and communication skills to influence and build trust with stakeholders
CIPD qualification (or working towards) and a commitment to professional developmentHigher education and training experience isn't essential - transferable experience from other large, regulated or matrix organisations is very welcome.
Job Offer
Why Apply?
A genuine step into business partnering
Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic people initiatives
Opportunity to build experience in change, OD and transformation
Supportive, collaborative HR environment with strong development focus
Hybrid working and a highly attractive Manchester city centre environment
