HR Change Specialist / Business Partner) - Part Time

HR Change Specialist / Business Partner) - Part Time

• Daily Rate: £196.07 PAYE plus holiday Pay or £256.62 Umbrella
• Location: Barbican Centre, London EC2Y (Hybrid)
• Job Type: Contract (Part-Time, 21 hours per week)
• Contract Duration: ASAP until 31 December 2026 (may be extended)

Our client, one of the world's leading arts and cultural institutions, is seeking an experienced Strategic People Partner to provide high-level HR support during a significant period of organisational change. This role is an excellent opportunity for a senior HR professional with strong business partnering and change management expertise.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead and support change management initiatives, including restructures, consultation exercises, and redundancy programmes.
• Partner with senior managers and department heads to provide strategic HR advice and workforce planning support.
• Advise on complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and sickness cases.
• Support leadership teams with organisational design, talent planning, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR policies, and best practices.
• Drive inclusive recruitment and onboarding practices.
• Analyse people data and trends to inform decision-making and workforce strategies.
• Collaborate with Corporate HR, Occupational Health, Learning & Development, and other specialist teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant experience operating at HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor level.
• Strong experience leading and supporting organisational change programmes.
• Proven knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) and/or relevant HR degree.
• Excellent influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Experience within the arts, cultural, public sector, or higher education environment would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rate.
• Hybrid working model, providing flexibility.
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious arts and cultural institution.
• Exposure to high-level strategic HR initiatives and projects.

If you have the necessary skill set please apply online today!