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Salary
£35,335 - £37,847
Working Pattern
Full Time
Vacancy Approach
External
Location
Manchester
Region
North West
Closing Date
27-Oct-2025
Post Type
Permanent
Civil Service Grade
HEO
Number of jobs available
1
Reserve List
12 Months
Job ID
10853
Descriptions & requirementsJob description
Role title:
Human Resources (HR) Advisor - North West
Team/Directorate:
Judicial HR Business Partner and Organisational Design & Development Team (HRBP and OD&D team)
Overview of the role:
With a passion for people/operational management, and a desire to build an HR generalist foundation for a future career, the post holder will work with the HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to optimise effective working relationships and HR support for the judiciary.
Judicial Office HR (JO HR) places judicial office holders at the centre of our service, ensuring we are visible, proactive as well as responsive, and that we collaborate with colleagues across the Judicial Office, and beyond to ensure we provide judicial office holders with excellent HR support and professional expertise.
JO HR supports the senior judiciary, judicial leaders, and works in partnership with His Majesty's Courts & Tribunal Service (HMCTS) and Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to ensure the Lord Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals have a properly resourced, visible and accessible HR service based on the needs of the judiciary.
Summary:
Reporting to a HRBP, the post holder will need to be agile, forward looking and ready to adapt to the evolving priorities of the judiciary.
The mission of the HRBP and OD&D team is to provide professional and quality support, advice and guidance to judicial office holders and by adding this value we further the delivery of justice. Our collaboration with wider Judicial HR, Judicial Office and HMCTS colleagues is key to support a common purpose to provide a seamless service to all judicial office holders. We are proud to make a difference to judicial office holders through the service we provide.
The role involves a proactive approach to problem solving and finding solutions to HR challenges. With a detailed understanding of the judiciary and their unique position as office holders the role is key to enabling accurate interpretation of HR policy, and the delivery of HR processes to maintain sufficient support to the judiciary.
The post holder will contribute to the link between the judiciary and the HR Centres of Expertise and Operations teams working collaboratively to achieve effective outcomes.
As a key point of contact to the judiciary, the post holder will be required to manage judicial expectations and gather intelligence to provide specialist advice or deploy the appropriate service from within the Judicial Office. This is an ambiguous environment, and the post holder must be comfortable working autonomously and proactively, garnering credible information from a range of sources to provide accurate advice.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties:
- Appraising, assessing and adapting to a range of issues on a day-to-day basis and offering options to assist the judiciary in discharging their pastoral responsibilities.
- Building relationships and personal credibility with the judiciary, including regular travel to the courts and tribunals across the North West region.
- Supporting the HR triage service to judicial office holders. This requires a keen attention to detail, and the ability to ensure information and advice provided is timely, and accurate.
- The post holder will have autonomy to make decisions within their area of work, to deploy appropriate resources using initiative and in communication with their established network of contacts across the wider HR community.
- Consider sensitive or multiple opposing opinions to establish facts; establishing the best approach; determining appropriate methodologies; analysis to ensure quality and application of results.
- Exercise judgement, knowing when to seek advice and guidance from their management team as appropriate.
- Interpreting HR advice may require follow up questions, discussion or further investigation to understand the wider impact of the issue.
- Decisions might involve considerable discretion but will be constrained by policy and informed practice.
- Operating as an integral member of the HRBP/OD&D Team, scanning for emerging trends and acting as an intelligent customer into the wider HR Team on behalf of judiciary located in the Regions.
Key tasks:
Working
- ly with the HRBPs to support delivery of a strategic field-based HR service.
- Analysing HR data and applying understanding to decide on an appropriate intervention or course of action and making recommendations to the HRBPs.
- Sickness absence monitoring and escalating any concerns or trends to the HRBP.
- Provide advice to enable judicial leaders to take proactive steps to deal with or pre-empt issues relating to judicial health, welfare and to provide high quality timely advice on specific or generalised HR problems.
- Formulation of reports which can be fed back into key areas of the organisation.
- Oversight of all record keeping, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data retention policies.
- Liaison with HMCTS on complex workplace adjustment cases.
- Collation of Judicial Office Holder appeal information, and drafting of briefing notes.
- Supporting the HR triage system, ensuring the advice and signposting is accurate and timely.
- Signposting complex queries to the correct part of JO HR.
- Responding to queries which require review of numerous policies and T&Cs in order to provide accurate advice.
- Providing HR support to the judiciary, taking minutes in appropriate meetings which require HR to be present.
- Forming a collaborative relationship with stakeholders namely regional support units to garner insights on regional performance.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous development, professional expertise and skill.
Behaviours & Strengths (for Recruitment/Success Profiles):
Behaviours
- Communicating and influencing
- Working Together
- Making effective decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
Strengths may also be assessed at interview but these are not shared in advance.
Essential Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
- An ability to forge strong working relationships; being recognised as a trusted Advisor.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Experience of managing change.
- Excellent communication skills, both in verbal and written formats, including the confidence to speak with authority when operating at a senior level.
- Experience of working in an operational delivery environment and/or knowledge and experience of HR, or as a manager working with complex problems.
- Experience of working with data and Microsoft Office applications.
- Confidence working autonomously and in an ambiguous environment.
Desirable Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
- Understanding of the judiciary.
- Previous experience of working in a HR team/environment.
Technical Skills/ Qualifications:
- Credible HR/operational experience.
- Level 3 or 5 CIPD qualified or willing to work towards. This role can be linked to the HR Apprenticeship (Level 5) and as a route into CIPD qualification.
Security clearance required:
Security clearance will include a requirement of CTC and DBS
Additional Information
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements w business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity.
Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
For nationally advertised role: all successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) – See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity).
For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location's respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended).
Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer.
All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet.
Flexible working hours
The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, w they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ's Flexible Working policy.
Benefits
The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
Annual Leave
Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service.
T is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Pension
The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
Training
The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
Networks
The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. T are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.
Support
- A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
- Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
- For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order
- To Transformative Business Services Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-);
- To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-);
To the Civil Service Commission (details available- )
As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.
For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos.
You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wver it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
A Great Place to Work for Veterans
The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit:
Redeployment Interview Scheme
Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.
MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.
Civil Service Nationality Rules
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Reserve list
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.
Contact Information
MoJ:
If you require any assistance please call Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-
Please quote the job reference 10853
HMPPS
If you require any assistance please call Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-
Please quote the job reference 10853
Job Description Attachment- August North West HRA (Job Description Attachment)
Application form stage assessments
Behaviours
Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit
250
Communicating and Influencing
Experience
We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods
CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability
Evidence of Experience
CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability
Interview stage assessmentsInterview Dates
To Be Confirmed
Behaviours
Working Together
Making Effective Decisions
Managing a Quality Service
Strengths
Strengths will be assessed but these are not shared in advance. To learn more about Strengths and how they are assessed .
Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al)
You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application, including your CV, statement of suitability and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
Level of security checks required
DBS Basic
Counter Terrorism Check (CTC)
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Human Resources Advisor
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We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it.
At OFG, we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work.
That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay.
If the trial proves successful, we’ll roll out the 4DWW across the Group – making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work.
Job Title: People Advisor
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum not pro rata (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Location: Bolton (Hybrid)
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9-5
The People Advisor plays a leading role within OFG working with colleagues in within the wider People Services function to ensure we deliver an excellent service to staff and managers with a focus on providing excellent customer service.
This role will provide case management support to line managers and employees, working through processes and dealing with enquiries in line with policy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acting as an advisor to stakeholders across the business with a high level of focus on providing an excellent service to your customers.
- Provide case management of Employment Relations matters
- Monitor all long term and short-term absence and long-term sickness related issues
- Support the People Administration team with escalated issues where necessary providing advice and guidance
- Implementing and administering employee policies and procedures
- Providing high performing operational People Service.
- To support the Senior People Manager in continuous improvement initiatives to support the People Strategy and Living knowledge.
STANDARD RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are several standard duties and responsibilities that all employees, irrespective of their role and level of seniority within OFG Group are expected to be familiar with and adhere to.
- Leads, manages and participates in an annual performance review programme
- Works, always, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the OFG Group and statutory regulations applicable to the Group.
- Observes, always, strict rules of confidentiality appropriate to the post.
- To always comply with the requirements of Health and Safety Regulations to ensure their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues.
- OFG Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all employees to work in accordance with this.
- Undertakes other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL
- Generalist HR experience within an HR environment.
- Be well organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage high volume of case work and queries to meet deadlines
- Be Proficient in Word and Excel. Numerate, accurate and efficient.
- Demonstrate a flexible and proactive mindset.
- Stakeholder management experience.
- Can easily build rapport with third parties and line managers.
- Proven ability to effectively manage a range of situations that may evoke a strong
- emotional reaction.
- Awareness of implications of GDPR and confidentiality of personal information.
- CIPD Qualified to Certificate in personnel practice.
- Safeguarding experience is preferred but not essential
Why join Outcomes First Group?
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect
Our Mission
We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.
Our Promise
We Listen.
We never assume.
We work together.
To make the remarkable happen.
We are accountable.
To each other and for one another.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
- Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process.
All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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Human Resources Manager
Posted 2 days ago
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HR Manager - HRIS & Recruitment
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Flexible working
About the Role
Elevation HR is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HRIS and recruitment operations for a growing client. This pivotal role combines HR systems expertise, talent acquisition, and generalist HR responsibilities to drive business success.
Key Responsibilities
HRIS Management
- Oversee administration, optimisation, and improvement of the HRIS system
- Lead system upgrades, integrations, and HR analytics/reporting capabilities
- Ensure data integrity, GDPR compliance, and system security
- Train users and collaborate with IT on system enhancements
Recruitment Leadership
- Design and implement recruitment strategies across all levels
- Manage end-to-end processes from workforce planning to onboarding
- Develop employer branding and optimise recruitment metrics
- Lead and develop the coordination team
About You
- Proven HR Manager experience with HRIS and recruitment leadership
- Strong technical knowledge of major HRIS platforms
- Solid HR generalist background including employee relations
- Excellent understanding of HR analytics and employment law
- CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
Elevation HR is a specialist division of Elevation Recruitment focusing on Human Resources. If you match the criteria and are interested in discussing this position, we would love to hear from you.
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Human Resources Advisor
Posted 2 days ago
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Are you ideally CIPD qualified (Level 3 or above). Can demonstrable experience in a generalist HR role in a Manufacturing environment preferred. Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice. Confident communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships. Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities. Proficient in HR Systems and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Powerpoint) then my client is looking for you!
They are looking for an energetic and proactive HR Advisor to join their team in an exciting period of site expansion and headcount growth. The role the are recruiting for is initially a 12 month fixed-term contract. This role is perfect for someone with HR experience who thrives on variety, enjoys solving problems, and wants to make a real difference to the employee experience.
You will be the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries across the site, supporting managers and colleagues with clear, practical advice. You will work closely with the HR People Lead to roll out people initiatives, upskill our managers, and embed a great culture across our manufacturing teams.
This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your HR career in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days are the same.
Salary circa £40k plus excellent benefits.
If you would like more information, please email your cv to
IND1
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Human Resources Business Partner
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Our client is looking for a Regional Human Resources Business Partner to join the growing team and you will be pivotal in the management of all day-to-day in HR/ER related matters. This is an exciting opportunity to support employees in all HR related matters such as disciplinary, performance and absence management.
Responsibilities:
- Act as an integral part of the regional/local management teams of the business.
- Work in partnership with the business and influence, design, implement and review the HR objectives that form part of the business, regional and HR strategies.
- Report on and achieve all HR KPIs within your region including those related to engagement/attrition and absence.
- Build, develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Communicate and maintain full local compliance to legislative, HR and company standards, policies and procedures reviewing/updating all as appropriate.
- Conduct monthly HR clinics at all locations.
- Develop and implement training and development initiatives to meet the current and future needs of the business, developing future potential/succession plans and improving underperformance.
- Coach and build the capability of senior/middle managers to ensure future organisational success.
- Build and maintain a positive organisational culture at regional/local level to aid engagement and reduce attrition.
- Visit your locations on a regular basis and other depots/HO to provide support as required.
Requirements:
- Must hold a valid UK Driving License and have access to a vehicle
- Proven experience of performing a HR generalist or HRBP position
- CIPD level 5 or 7
- Experience in recruitment
- Strong stakeholder management skills, commercial acumen, and experience in business partnering.
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Head of Human Resources
Posted 2 days ago
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About Us
Reconstruct is a trusted, independent multi-solution provider to both Children’s and Adult services across public and private sectors. With over 34 years of experience in health and social care, we specialise in delivering high-impact permanent and contract recruitment solutions to social care providers nationwide.
Our Partner
We are delighted to be working with this organisation, who are a successful and highly renowned Children's Residential Home provider in the UK. A passionate, purpose-driven organisation transforming the lives of children and young people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse. They are searching for an exceptional Head of HR and Training to drive best practice and continuous improvement, aligned with our mission and values, to create lasting, positive change
Head of HR and Training
Highly competitive salary - up to 60K with benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Stockport (with flexibility to travel to homes and schools)
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and deliver the HR and Training strategy aligned with the organisation’s vision, values, and business objectives.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on all people-related matters.
- Drive workforce planning to ensure the business has the right skills, capacity, and capability to meet future needs.
Human Resources Management
- Oversee recruitment and retention strategies to address workforce shortages common in the care sector.
- Lead employee relations, ensuring consistent, fair, and legally compliant HR practices.
- Review, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures in line with current legislation and sector best practice.
- Monitor HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absence, recruitment timescales) and report to senior management with recommendations for improvement.
- Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation.
Training and Development
- Develop and oversee the training framework to ensure compliance with mandatory care sector requirements (e.g., Care Certificate, safeguarding, moving and handling).
- Implement a structured induction, supervision, and continuous professional development (CPD) programme for all staff.
- Work with managers to identify skills gaps and deliver tailored training solutions.
- Support leadership development and succession planning across the organisation.
- Ensure all training records are accurate and up to date for internal and external audit purposes (e.g., CQC inspections).
Compliance and Safeguarding
- Ensure HR and training practices comply with employment law, health & safety, and care sector regulations.
- Support safeguarding initiatives by embedding a culture of vigilance, accountability, and professional responsibility.
- Responsible for and contribute to regulatory inspections, providing evidence of HR and training compliance.
People Engagement and Culture
- Promote a positive, supportive, and person-centred organisational culture.
- Drive initiatives that enhance staff wellbeing, engagement, and recognition.
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation’s values, ensuring they are embedded throughout HR and training practices.
What We're Looking For
- CPID level 7, management Diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience of managing a team of professionals providing end of end recruitment and on boarding activity and safe recruitment checks.
- Experience of managing complex ER cases and providing employment law advice.
- Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice and advice.
- Experience of managing staff retention strategies.
- Experience of developing workforce development plans.
- Experience of writing business cases and presenting these to the board of Directors.
- Experience of being part of a senior management team.
What We Offer
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Career progression with funded professional qualifications
- Comprehensive training and professional development
- Pension scheme with The People’s Pension
- Mileage allowance
- Staff referral bonus – up to £1,000 (after probation)
- Simply Health cashback scheme (dental, optical, health)
- Free access to well-being and mental health support initiatives
- Free on-site parking
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Our working environment is inclusive, supportive, and free from discrimination.
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Human Resources Business Partner
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Interim HR Business Partner – Operations/Commercial
12 months
We are seeking an experienced Interim HR Business Partner to support our client with their Operations function during a key period of transformation and change. This is a strategic HR role, partnering closely with senior operational leaders to align people initiatives with business goals.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments and has a proven track record of delivering value through business partnering in operational settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted HR partner to operational leaders, providing expert guidance and challenge on people-related matters.
- Lead and support operating model conversations, helping shape, assess, and implement organisational design changes.
- Play a critical role in the execution of change initiatives, ensuring clear communication, engagement, and sustainable outcomes.
- Provide HR insight and influence to support business strategy, performance, and continuous improvement across operations.
- Manage and influence stakeholders at all levels, balancing strategic input with practical HR solutions.
- Support workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning aligned to operational needs.
- Ensure people practices comply with employment legislation and best practice.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a complex, fast-moving operational environment.
- Strong background in organisational design / operating model discussions and implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver change from strategic planning to practical execution.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to influence, challenge, and build credibility at all levels.
- Commercial mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
- CIPD qualified or equivalent experience preferred.
Why Join Them?
This is a high-impact interim role where your expertise will directly support a business-critical transformation. You’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team, empowered to make decisions and drive real change.
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Human Resources Business Partner
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Location: Metroline Manchester Head Office + flexibility to travel to all depots (Ashton, Sharston and Wythenshawe)
Salary: £50,000 basic (DOE)
Contract: Permanent, full time 38 hours per week Monday - Friday
Do you love all things people, strategy, and making a real difference? Join us at Metroline Manchester as our HR Business Partner and help shape the future of our growing Dream team! As part of the Bee Network family, we're on an exciting journey and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to turn great HR ideas into meaningful action with a dash of fun along the way. If that sounds like you, we’d absolutely love to hear from you!
We’re on the hunt for a HR Business Partner to bring energy, insight and expertise to Metroline Manchester and be the trusted expert on all things people. From shaping organisational design and workforce planning to driving data-led decisions and embedding best-in-class HR practices, you'll be at the heart of building a high-performing, people-first culture. As a HRBP you will be reporting to our Head of HR and work closely with the SLT, Talent Acquisition Partner and depot based management teams.
Responsibilities
- Support managers in dealing with complex casework, performance, attendance, and employee relations issues.
- Coach, support and offer guidance to all stakeholders on the application of HR policies and procedures in line with current legislation through briefings and ER workshops reducing reliance on External legal support.
- Implement and maintain performance processes that drives organisational excellence, including objective setting and the use of organisational performance metrics.
- Support the Head of HR on the implementation of learning initiatives that support the company’s objectives and enhance employee competencies (including utilisation of the apprenticeship levy where applicable to support employee development).
- Work closely with Managers and the Talent Acquisition Partner with regards to workforce planning and the development of resource plans.
- Draw on patterns and issues that emerge from ER cases and analyse trends from people metrics to influence decision-making across the business, which will lead to improved people practices.
About you
- Proven experience as an HR business partner with thorough knowledge and experience of generalist issues. (essential)
- Knowledge of employment legislation and its application in the workplace, in a commercial manner. (essential)
- Exposure to a wide range of complex employee relations cases including disciplines, grievances, long term sickness, flexible working requirements and bullying and harassment. (essential)
- MCIPD or equivalent (essential)
- Experience of working with Trade Unions and understanding of TUPE (desirable)
Why us?
Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro which is a multi-national Transport Group based in Singapore. In March 2024 we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was formed in 1989, fourth largest bus operator in London running about 17 percent of the city’s scheduled bus services and has been a part of the largest private land transport company Comfort Del Gro since 2000. Here at Metroline we are 6,000 colleagues strong across the UK and help carry over one million of our customers every day, whilst Comfort Del Gro operates in 12 countries with a global fleet of over 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues.
So, if you believe you have what it takes and are up for the challenge please apply now! We would love to hear from you!
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.
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Human Resources Business Partner
Posted 2 days ago
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Our client is a reputable and growing global law firm seeking a flexible and strategic HR Business Partner to join their HR function in their Manchester office.
The main responsibilities for the HR Business Partner will be to "own" their business units, work collaboratively with the business to allign their strategic goals through identifying the organisational and people priorities, adopting a responsive, client and solution-focused approach, delivering best practice, and commercial HR solutions.
Salary - £60,000-£70,000
Hybrid approx - 2 days in office per week.
Key duties will include:
- Drive the implementation of the People Strategy across assigned client groups, ensuring alignment with business objectives and departmental goals in support of the Firm’s global vision.
- Provide strategic oversight of employee relations issues, including restructures, TUPE, grievance, disciplinary, and appeal processes as required.
- Partner with the Talent team to advance culture and values initiatives within assigned client groups.
- Oversee the execution of talent and performance management initiatives, including succession planning, and collaborate closely with the Talent team on the creation and refinement of related frameworks.
- Champion employee and Partner engagement initiatives, collaborating with the Talent team and other Centres of Excellence to deliver impactful programmes.
- Take ownership of workforce planning for designated client groups, assessing capability and skill gaps, maintaining a strong talent pipeline, and supporting major organisational changes and restructures in partnership with Recruitment and wider HR colleagues.
The HR Business Partner will have previous HR experience as a HRBP in a similar role within a professional services organisation along with being a strategic thinker with a commercial understanding translating business goals into HR priorities. It will be essential to possess strong client service ethos, influencing and presentation skills to establish senior-level credibility and in-depth working knowledge of HR legislation, principles, policies, and procedures. The right candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach to meet current and future business needs while developing strong relationships with clients and people at all levels. The HR Business Partner will be a leader in developing solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems whilst implementing a collaborative approach.
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Senior Human Resources Advisor
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HR Advisor
£35k
Hybrid Manchester
Flexible agile work model Mon-Fri
15 month fixed term contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a large Manchester based social enterprise.
They are looking to recruit a Senior HR Advisor to join their HR team on a 15 month fixed term contract basis, to join the employee relations division in the education sector.
Collaborative, welcoming environment with a close-knit HR team. This organisation improves lives for people, families and businesses across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
• Employee Relations: Manage complex ER cases, including absence and performance issues.
• Change Management: Support with changes across the business, including TUPE.
• Providing Support and Advice to Managers and Staff.
• HR Reporting: Prepare HR reports to support decision-making processes.
• HR Project Work: Lead and support various HR projects as needed.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with 5 Business Partners, 5 HR Advisor, and team HR Administrators and Coordinator to ensure smooth HR operations.
Requirements:
• Proven experience in ER / HR advisory roles.
• Experience of managing complex and lower-level ER cases.
• Change Management Experience, including TUPE and restructure.
• The ability to work autonomously and fluidly.
• The ability to communicate with staff at all levels clearly and professionally.
• Strong knowledge of current Employment Law.
What You Will Receive:
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holiday. (33 Days in Total).
• Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working
• Retail and online discounts
• 2 Volunteer days
• Electric car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A warm, welcoming working environment.
• The opportunity to work in a not-for-profit organisation that serves the community
If you're interested in this role, please send your CV to Annalee Wood at Aspire Recruitment today.
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