Human Resources Business Partner in West Midlands

Job description

Role: HR Business Partner

Type: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 – £58,000

Hybrid or Remote: Hybrid

Location: West Midlands

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a higher education firm to recruit an HR Business Partner on a permanent basis.

The Responsibilities of the HR Business Partner will be:

• Leading the HR elements of the set-up of a new Medical School, providing strategic and operational HR expertise to ensure a successful launch.
• Acting as HR Business Partner to Professional Services, delivering a proactive HR service and supporting senior leadership teams.
• Developing and delivering strategic HR plans aligned with organisational priorities.
• Advising senior managers on organisational change, workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and resourcing.
• Driving staff engagement and embedding a positive organisational culture.
• Supporting EDI initiatives and contributing to continuous improvement across HR operations.

The Ideal candidate for the HR Business Partner will have:

• CIPD qualification to a minimum of Level 7.
• Significant HR Business Partnering experience, ideally within higher education and/or the NHS.
• A proven track record of advising senior leaders on complex HR and organisational matters.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, employee relations, and HR best practice.
• Experience managing HR aspects of large-scale change projects.
• Excellent influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

How to apply for the HR Business Partner role:

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity of HR Business Partner, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

The closing date for CVs is Friday 26th September due to the urgent requirement of this role, and interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Midlands

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

10-09-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English