HR Business Partner Opportunity - Full Time FTC

We are currently working on an exciting HR Business Partner opportunity for a large education provider in South Wales. In this role, you will be crucial support during a period of exciting transformation, organisational change, culture development, and long-term workforce planning.

Full Time HR Business Partner - Fixed-Term Contract

Contract Duration: Until December 2026

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £48,148 per annum

Area of Focus: Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Science

Key Themes: Culture and behaviour change & change management

Line Management: Not currently required, but may evolve

About the Role

This is a strategic HR role, not just operational; to help shape the future of the institution by leading on complex organisational change in a large, dynamic environment. You'll play a vital part in ongoing transformation projects, acting as a trusted advisor and critical point of contact for senior leaders, directors, and managers, whilst developing relationships with unions and stakeholders.

While extensions of this position may be possible, it is not guaranteed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR business partnering across faculties and departments.
• Lead on strategic change initiatives including transformation and OD. Ensuring that the people impact of transformation is fully considered and managed effectively throughout all stages of change
• Support workforce planning including succession planning and innovative recruitment strategies.
• Advise and coach managers on employee engagement, leadership development, and performance management.
• Lead on complex employee relations matters (e.g. disciplinary, capability, grievance cases and absence)
• Collaborate with union representatives to maintain positive employee relations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures linked to transformation activities, including project planning, communications, and documentation

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in strategic-level HR business partnering, not just operational HR.
• Strong background in organisational change, transformation and/or OD (especially key for the faculty-based role).
• Ability to build strong relationships and constructively challenge senior stakeholders.
• Experience engaging with trade unions is preferred.
• Higher Education sector experience is desirable but not essential-approach, capability, and strategic mindset are key.
• Chartered CIPD membership (or above) required.

Reward & Benefits

• Salary: £48,148 (pro rata for part-time role)
• Holidays: 35 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Pension: Access to a generous pension scheme
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible and hybrid working supported
• Staff Perks: Access to sports centre, on-site catering outlets, learning resources, and staff discounts

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Branwen Johns on 07458163873 and email a copy of your CV

The deadline for CVs is July 31st and interviews are planned to take place on August 7th