Strategic People Partner

CompanyJames Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd

LocationManchester Area, United Kingdom

Posted At3/9/2026

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Human resource managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£52,900 (£27.13 per hour)

Occupation rate applies

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Description

We are currently partnering with a leading higher education institution to recruit a permanent HR People Partner. This is a full‑time position based in Manchester, offering a hybrid working pattern (2 days from home) and a competitive salary of £58,000-£67,000 per annum.

This is a strategic, high‑impact role, working closely with senior leaders to shape people plans, influence key decisions, and support organisational‑wide change initiatives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving long‑term workforce strategy and ensuring alignment with the institution’s future goals.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Building trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisor on people, performance, and organisational development
Partnering with senior leaders to create and deliver people plans that support the organisation’s strategic objectives up to 2030
Providing expert analysis and challenge to inform strategic decisions, including workforce planning, change management, wellbeing, and cultural development

Supporting major change programmes, ensuring effective implementation and compliance with statutory obligations

Driving enhanced performance by analysing key metrics, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending action to improve outcomes

Using data, insights, and best practice to continuously improve People & Organisational Development services and support capability development across the organisation

Ensuring full regulatory and legal compliance, coaching leaders on risk, governance, and people-related responsibilities

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

Extensive HR experience with strong exposure to strategic business partnering in a large or complex organisation
Confident working autonomously and influencing senior leaders with evidence‑based insight
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills across all levels
Ability to analyse complex people data, identify trends, and develop strategic, actionable solutions
Proven track record of managing complex employee relations matters and engaging with trade unions
Experience leading workforce planning and supporting organisational change

Deep knowledge of employment law, HR policy, and best‑practice people management

CIPD Chartered Membership (or equivalent experience)

Proactive, forward‑thinking approach with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups

Rewards and Benefits:

2 days home working
34 days annual leave + bank holidays
Excellent benefits package

Working hours:

37 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 8am-6pm (core hours)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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