Average Human Resources salary in Liverpool

Human Resources Business PartnerLocation: Cunard Building, Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L3 1AHContract Type: Temporary (12 Weeks)Hours: 35 hours per weekStart Date: 1 December 2025Positions Available: 2Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week office-based)Pay Rates:PAYE: £25.28 per hourUmbrella/Limited: £32.43 per hourAbout the RoleRibble Recruitment are delighted to support Liverpool City Council in recruiting Human Resources Business Partners (Grade 8) to join the People & Organisational Culture team for an initial 12-week temporary placement.As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leadership to deliver strategic people-focused initiatives. The role plays a key part in shaping organisational effectiveness, supporting workforce planning, and providing professional HR expertise across a wide range of people-related matters.You will act as a trusted advisor, proactively guiding transformation, talent development, organisational change and complex employee relations activity, ensuring all actions align with policy, best practice and legislative requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary interface between aligned Director(s), management teams and the People & Organisational Culture function.Commission and coordinate support from corporate teams to deliver directorate priorities.Lead and drive key people initiatives including:Workforce planning & succession planningTalent management & career developmentLeadership and performance developmentTraining, employee engagement and retention strategiesSupport and facilitate organisational restructuring, including consultation with trade unions and employees.Oversee redundancy and redeployment processes, working closely with Organisational Development to embed changes.Provide high-level advice to senior leaders on employment law, organisational design, transformation and HR policy, involving the Employee Relations & Policy team as required.Essential RequirementsGraduate CIPD qualificationOR actively studying CIPD Level 7.Demonstrable experience in strategic HR partnering in a complex organisation.Strong understanding of employment law, organisational change, and HR best practice.Experience working with trade unions and leading consultation processes.Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and support organisational transformation.What Ribble Recruitment OffersDedicated consultant support throughout the placement.Weekly pay and transparent rates.Smooth onboarding and compliance process.Commitment to fair, inclusive, and ethical recruitment.How to ApplyIf you meet the essential criteria and are interested in contributing to a forward-thinking public sector organisation, please submit your CV. A Ribble Recruitment consultant will contact shortlisted candidates promptly.

Job description:As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will be required to partner with management teams, delivering strategic goals with regards to people related activity, driving initiatives such as workforce planning, talent management, and organisational restructuring. You will provide advice and leadership on organisational matters and people-related projects, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures whilst maintaining the highest professional standards.You must hold a Graduate Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) qualification or actively pursuing CIPD level 7 to be considered for this placement.This role is hybrid with the expectation to be office based 2 days per week. The main office is Cunard Building, Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L3 1 AHMain Areas of Responsibility:Act as the primary interface between aligned Director(s) and their management teams and People and Organisational Culture, ensuring the appropriate commissioning and engagement of other corporate support teams to deliver directorate prioritiesDrive people related initiatives such as workforce planning including succession planning, talent management and career development initiatives, people and leadership development/performance, training, employee engagement and retentionFacilitate organisational restructuring, consulting with trade unions and staff, managing redundancy and at-risk redeployment through to completion and working with OD to embed changesProvide advice, guidance and support to senior managers on organisational matters including transformation, organisation design and delivery and employment law issues engaging the employee relations and policy team at the appropriate timeJob Type: Temp to permContract length: 6 monthsExperience:Human Resources Business Partner: 3 years (required)OR17712: 1 year (preferred)Licence/Certification:CIPD (required)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool L2

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our People & Organisational Culture team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic people initiatives across a high-profile local authority.Location: Cunard Building, Brunswick Street, Liverpool, L3 1AH (Hybrid – 2 days office-based)Contract: 3 Months+Pay Rate: £30.00 per hour (Umbrella)As the HR Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leadership and management teams to deliver people-focused strategic goals. You’ll lead and influence key initiatives covering workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, and organisational transformation.You will act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on organisational design, restructuring, and employee relations matters, ensuring full compliance with policies, procedures, and employment legislation.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary HR interface for aligned directors and management teams, commissioning support from wider corporate teams where needed.Lead people-related initiatives including succession planning, workforce planning, talent and career development, leadership development, and employee engagement.Support and facilitate organisational restructuring, including consultation with trade unions, redundancy management, and redeployment processes.Provide high-level advice to senior managers on organisational matters, transformation, employment law, and organisational design, collaborating with the Employee Relations & Policy team as appropriate.RequirementsGraduate CIPD qualification, or actively studying toward CIPD Level 7 (essential).Demonstrable experience in a business partnering role within a complex organisation.Strong knowledge of employment legislation, organisational design, and workforce planning.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.