Job Description

HR Partner (HE Experience Essential)Location: LondonContract: 6-month contract Full-time (35 hours)Rate: £29 per hourThe Opportunity An immediate opportunity for an experienced HR Partner with Higher Education experience, to provide additional support during a period of significant organisational change. This role is suited to someone who can quickly integrate into a complex environment and confidently partner with senior stakeholders on both strategic initiatives and BAU HR activity.The Role Reporting to the Head of HR Partnering & Policy, you will support a range of HR partnering activities, with a strong focus on organisational change and employee relations. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting leadership on redundancy programmes and large-scale organisational change • Managing complex employee relations casework (grievance, performance, absence, disciplinary) • Advising senior managers on HR strategy and people-related issues • Contributing to strategic projects and HR policy development • Coaching managers to build capability in people management • Supporting workforce planning and restructuring activity • Delivering day-to-day HR partnering support across business areasAbout YouEssential: • CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)• Previous experience within Higher Education • Strong HR generalist experience within a complex organisation • Proven experience supporting redundancy programmes and change initiatives • Extensive employee relations casework experience • Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law • Experience working with senior stakeholders • Strong communication, influencing, and coaching skillsDesirable: • Ability to hit the ground running in a short-term engagement • Experience contributing to policy development and strategic HR projectsMorgan Spencer - Your Career, Our Expertise Morgan Spencer is one of London's leading Executive Secretarial and Business Support recruitment consultancies, connecting high-calibre professionals with outstanding opportunities.Equal Opportunities Morgan Spencer is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.Confidentiality & GDPR All applications are handled in strict confidence and in full compliance with UK GDPR. Your information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and will not be shared without your consent. Morgan Spencer Limited, registered in England & Wales No: .