HR Business Partner

Job description

Two fixed-term roles: one contract until 31 March 2028 to cover maternity leave, and one to 30 November 2027 to cover a secondment. This is a strategic role partnering with Executive Directors and senior leaders on the full range of people issues, acting as a trusted advisor and coach to help leaders achieve business objectives through people plans. You will champion the People and Culture strategy, build leadership and management capability, and work within the People Services function alongside HR, Organisational Development, Learning and Development, Reward and Employee Relations professionals. Salary £54,500, full-time, Birmingham. Anonymised recruitment process (no CV). Closing 8 November 2026; interviews expected week commencing 16 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Build influential relationships with Executive Directors and senior leaders as a trusted advisor on strategic people matters
• Lead strategic workforce planning, identifying future workforce needs, skills gaps and talent requirements
• Coach and support leaders to improve leadership capability, engagement and people management
• Lead and support organisational change including restructures, consultation, communication and implementation
• Work collaboratively with recognised Trade Unions
• Contribute to and implement the People & Culture Strategy and use data to inform decisions
• Partner with Learning and Organisational Development on development interventions
• Manage and resolve barriers to improve performance

Requirements

• Significant and wide-ranging HR generalist experience including strategic workforce planning, restructures, change management, resourcing, talent and performance management
• Ability to build effective, collaborative working relationships and influence a range of stakeholders
• Experience of leading, coordinating and implementing organisational change
• Employee relations experience including consultation and negotiation with Trade Unions and overseeing complex cases
• Desirable: CIPD qualified
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; the Gambling Commission cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Civil Service pension with 28.97% employer contribution
• 26 days' holiday, rising to 29 days after two years' service
• Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days)
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Accessible office close to Birmingham New Street Station

Skills

• Change management
• Employee relations
• HR business partnering
• Workforce planning