HR Business Partner - AR

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Department: Human Resources, Innovation and Change - People, Strategy and Innovation
Location: Merton Civic Centre
Grade: ME16
Reports to: People, Strategy and Innovation Manager

Role Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic role, acting as a key advisor to senior leadership. The HRBP aligns HR strategies with organisational goals, drives performance, leads organisational change, and fosters a resilient, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. The role is responsible for supporting assigned directorates while collaborating across the council as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies that support council objectives.
• Organisational Development & Change: Lead workforce transformation initiatives, talent management, and succession planning.
• Senior Leadership Advice: Provide guidance on workforce planning, performance management, and complex employee relations.
• Performance & Talent Management: Design systems to align employee goals with organisational priorities and develop leadership capability.
• Policy & Compliance: Maintain up-to-date HR policies ensuring legal compliance and fairness.
• Culture & Employee Engagement: Promote a positive workplace culture, inclusivity, and employee engagement.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with senior leaders, unions, and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

• MCIPD qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Degree or equivalent in HR, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in HR business partnering or strategic HR, ideally in the public sector.
• Proven track record in organisational change, talent management, and HR strategy.
• Strong communication, influencing, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of employment law, public sector HR practices, and equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.