Assistant Business Partner

Join Our Team as an Assistant Business Partner!

Temporary 6 month contract

Public Sector

Location: Wolverhampton, must be able to work onsite 2‑3 days a week

£52,413 – £56,730

You must be available immediately

Are you ready to make a positive impact in the People Services industry? Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled Assistant Business Partner to help shape the future of HR practices within the organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to driving change!

About the Role

As an Assistant Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in delivering people services that meet the needs of our directorates, schools, and external clients. You will manage a dynamic team, ensuring effective and timely support while working closely with various stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Drive improvements in people management practices across the council.
• Collaborate with the People Business Partner/Senior People Business Partner to identify major people issues and commission appropriate solutions.
• Ensure Our People services meet customer needs and are delivered according to agreed standards.
• Foster effective communication between People Service teams and business customers.
• Build influential relationships with stakeholders to gain support for HR initiatives.
• Lead your team with accountability, providing coaching and mentoring to promote development.
• Stay updated on employment law and trends that may impact HR services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage People Service professionals to ensure timely delivery of operations.
• Conduct professional conversations and support performance management in line with council policies.
• Design and deliver presentations, ensuring key messages are communicated effectively.
• Liaise with policy teams and contribute to the development of operational policies.

Who You Are

• A qualified HR professional with a Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management or equivalent experience.
• Ideally someone with Public Sector experience but not essential.
• A chartered member of CIPD or willing to work towards it.
• Experienced in managing teams and dealing with complex HR issues, including discipline, grievance, and restructures.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• The chance to contribute to a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Why Join Us? At our client, you will be part of a vibrant team dedicated to providing the best people services.

If you’re enthusiastic about leading HR transformation and making a difference in people management practices, we want to hear from you!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.