Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Posted Today by Nigel Wright Recruitment

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Summary: This role seeks an energetic and commercially minded HR Business Partner for a rapidly expanding UK property group on a 12-month FTC basis. The ideal candidate will possess strategic HR expertise and strong leadership skills to influence at all levels while fostering a positive and collaborative culture. Responsibilities include partnering with senior leaders, leading TUPE activities, and driving engagement initiatives. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, with potential for permanent placement as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR support
  • Lead on TUPE activity and organisational change projects
  • Provide expert guidance on complex ER matters
  • Coach and develop junior HR team members
  • Support workforce planning, learning & development, and engagement initiatives
  • Drive a positive, high-performance culture across a broad UK business

Key Skills:

  • CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience
  • Strong experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Manager
  • Proven background in TUPE and change management
  • Confident employment law knowledge
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • A proactive, adaptable, and commercially savvy approach
  • Experience in property, construction, or hospitality is desirable but not essential

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

The Opportunity; We’re supporting a rapidly expanding UK property group in their search for an energetic and commercially minded HR Business Partner, initially on a 12-month FTC basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where people, culture, and innovation sit at the heart of their success. We’re looking for an experienced HR professional who is both strategic and hands-on, with the energy and credibility to influence at all levels. You’ll have proven HR expertise across employee relations, workforce planning, and talent development, coupled with strong leadership skills to coach and develop team members. Excellent communication and influencing abilities are essential, enabling you to build trust and drive engagement throughout the organization. Above all, you’ll be committed to fostering inclusion, wellbeing, and high performance to create a positive and collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities; Partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR support Lead on TUPE activity and organisational change projects Provide expert guidance on complex ER matters Coach and develop junior HR team members Support workforce planning, learning & development, and engagement initiatives Drive a positive, high-performance culture across a broad UK business

Ideal candidate; You’ll be a credible HR professional who brings both strategic insight and hands-on capability. You’ll have: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience Demonsrate strong experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Manager Proven background in TUPE and change management Confident employment law knowledge Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills A proactive, adaptable, and commercially savvy approach Experience in property, construction, or hospitality is desirable but not essential. The role is north west based but will require occasional travel to wider UK sites.

Summary; This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with huge momentum and genuine opportunities for career growth. You’ll be part of a supportive team, working with leaders who value fresh ideas and collaborative working. Competitive salary, strong benefits, and the potential for the role to become permanent as the business continues to scale. This role is looking to move at pace so will apply asap or get in touch for more information.