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!