The HR Business Manager is a senior role within the Human Resources function, working closely with the Director of Human Resources to support a high‑impact, delivery‑focused organisation with a national remit. The role plays a key part in driving engagement across the HR function and the wider organisation, ensuring HR priorities are aligned with strategic objectives and long‑term growth ambitions.
Supporting the delivery of a broad HR agenda, the Business Manager works collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders to promote consistency, organisational effectiveness, and the successful execution of priority initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, collaborative, and highly organised professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is keen to broaden their skillset. The role offers exposure to both strategic initiatives and hands‑on business and project management activities, contributing to meaningful work that delivers lasting social impact.
The organisation is purpose‑driven and delivery‑focused, operating at national scale to address housing need and create thriving, sustainable communities. Backed by significant public investment and governed independently, it combines commercial discipline with social impact, working in partnership across the public and private sectors to deliver complex, long‑term development projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver end‑to‑end HR programmes and change initiatives, from diagnosis and design through to implementation and embedding
- Take ownership of HR improvement projects, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and strengthen governance
- Work closely with the HR Director to shape roadmaps and priorities, bringing forward proposals and practical solutions
- Provide structured programme management discipline, including planning, milestones, risks, dependencies and stakeholder engagement
- Support organisational change initiatives, including operating model changes, role clarity, governance design and ways‑of‑working improvements
- Act as a connector across HR sub‑functions (Business Partners, L&D, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations), ensuring joined‑up delivery
- Develop clearer, more effective people data and reporting, supporting senior leadership decision‑making
- Support the embedding of consistent standards across HR practices and service delivery
- Contribute to building a more mature, scalable HR operating model aligned to organisational growth
- Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders, influencing without formal authority
Requirements
- Candidates will hold a third‑level qualification, or equivalent, in Business, Project Management or a related discipline.
- A qualification in Human Resources is a strong advantage.
- A minimum of five years' experience in a similar role is required.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and in enhancing collaboration and effectiveness at departmental and org level.
