HR Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner (Central HR Team)

Location: Leeds
Job Type: Full-time
Contract: Permanent or Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: To be agreed with the successful candidate

About the Role

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on influencing senior leaders, managing complex employee relations matters and driving positive organisational change?

We are currently recruiting for a confident and credible Human Resources Business Partner to join a Central HR Team within a large, established multi-academy trust in Leeds.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, Principals and leadership teams to shape HR strategy, strengthen people management practices and promote an inclusive, high-performing working culture across multiple educational establishments.

As HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in aligning people strategies with organisational objectives, providing expert employment advice and supporting workforce development across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Align HR strategy with organisational goals and priorities.

• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, providing clear, practical and timely advice.

• Advise managers and senior leaders on disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance-related matters.

• Drive organisational development, performance management and change initiatives.

• Use HR data, reporting and workforce insights to support informed decision-making.

• Support talent management, succession planning and workforce development.

• Build effective relationships with Principals, senior leaders and other key stakeholders.

• Promote consistent application of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.

• Champion a positive, inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and enhance organisational effectiveness.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced HR professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to influence decision-making at senior level.

You will ideally have:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor or similar role.

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

• Experience managing complex and sensitive employee relations cases.

• The ability to provide clear, practical HR advice to managers and senior stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.

• A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving.

• Experience using HR data and insights to identify trends and drive improvements.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Experience within education, schools, academies or the public sector would be advantageous.

What We Offer

The organisation is committed to investing in its people and supporting professional development at every stage of their careers.

Benefits include:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.

• Ongoing professional development, training and career support.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• The opportunity to work collaboratively with senior leaders across a large educational organisation.

• The chance to influence people strategy, employee experience and organisational performance.

About the Organisation

This is a well-established multi-academy trust comprising 15 academies, supported by a central team and wider educational initiatives.

The organisation is committed to improving educational outcomes for children and young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Its central mission is to help break the link between poverty and academic underachievement by promoting excellent teaching, inspiring leadership and high standards across its schools.

Collaboration, integrity, professional development and a shared commitment to improving outcomes are central to its approach.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for your next challenge and have the skills to influence senior stakeholders, manage complex employee relations matters and drive meaningful organisational change, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Leeds

Contract options: Permanent or Temp-to-Perm. The temp-to-perm route offers 12 weeks through our agency, followed by a move onto the organisation's payroll at no additional cost.

Start date: To be agreed with the successful candidate.

Submit your CV today for immediate consideration.