Strategic HR Business Partner Duration: 6 months initiallyWorking pattern: HybridRate: Day rate Inside IR35, negotiable depending on experienceThis is a senior HR role partnering with leadership teams to deliver a joined-up, strategic HR and OD service, supporting organisational priorities and driving performance, workforce planning and service improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a strategic partner to senior leadership teams, influencing both operational and long-term people strategiesUse HR data and insight to support decision-making, workforce planning and performance improvementLead on service redesign and organisational change initiativesProvide oversight of employee relations, ensuring complex casework is managed effectively and in line with best practiceSupport the development of talent management and workforce strategiesDrive improvements in recruitment, retention and organisational capabilityChampion equality, diversity and inclusion across servicesWork collaboratively across HR functions to ensure a consistent and high-quality service deliveryKey RequirementsProven experience operating as a senior HR Business Partner within a complex organisationStrong track record of delivering strategic HR initiatives and organisational changeExperience working closely with senior stakeholders and leadership teamsIn-depth knowledge of employee relations, workforce planning and HR best practiceExperience working with or supporting schools, academies or education settings (highly