HR Business Partner

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: E
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time / Fixed-term 12 months
DEPARTMENT: BBC HR
LOCATION: Salford or London - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 60000 - 75000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join the BBCs Corporate Functions HR team partnering with BBC Media Operations the team that keep the BBC on-air and broadcasting 24/7. Youll play a key role in shaping people strategies navigating complex employee relations and driving cultural change in a fast-paced operational environment with skilled and committed teams.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
As a Human Resources Business Partner youll play a pivotal role in a collaborative Leadership Team supporting the BBCs mission through meaningful high-impact work. Youll partner with senior leaders to tackle real-time challenges and shape long-term strategic change. From driving organisational transformation to enabling high-performing teams your work will be varied and rewarding. Were looking for someone with strong relationship skills strategic insight and hands-on HR expertise to help shape the BBCs future.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Change Driver: Hands-on experience leading or supporting big change or transformation projects.
• HR Know-How: Strong background as an HR Business Partner with deep knowledge of organisational design talent management and employee engagement strategies.
• Strategic Communication: Skilled in building trusted relationships influencing senior leaders and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics to support sound decision-making
• Thriving in ambiguity: Comfortable operating in uncertain environments demonstrating sound judgment and agility when making decisions without clear-cut answers.
• Organisational Awareness: Able to connect the dots across the business applying a broad understanding of organisational priorities to shape impactful HR solutions
• Trust Builder: Quickly earns the confidence of teams and individuals fostering strong partnerships and credibility across the organisation.
• Prioritisation and Delivery: Capable of managing multiple projects and competing priorities effectively ensuring high-quality outcomes without compromising timelines.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a senior HR advisory role
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support organisational change
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• A people-first mindset with a focus on inclusion wellbeing and development

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Experience in a large complex or unionised organisation
• CIPD qualification or equivalent
• Experience supporting creative or media teams
• Familiarity with agile or matrixed working environments
• Data-driven approach to HR decision-making
• Coaching or facilitation skills

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

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Before your start date you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.