HR Business Partner

ENL Legal · Birmingham, West Midlands

HR Business Partner at ENL Legal, based in Birmingham, West Midlands, paying £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£65,000 per annum
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
14 Nov 2026
Sector
HR Advisor

About 52% above the going rate for hr advisor

Reference 215305702

About the role

Senior HR Business Partner, Birmingham

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join a growing HR team in Birmingham. This newly created role offers the chance to work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, playing a key role in shaping the firm's people strategy and supporting its long-term business objectives.

The Role

You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, developing and implementing people plans aligned with commercial priorities. The role will involve leading workforce planning and succession initiatives, supporting talent development and using people data to influence business decisions.

You will also take the lead on complex employee relations matters, provide pragmatic advice on employment law and people risk, and support organisational change, restructures and transformation programmes. Alongside this, you will coach senior leaders, contribute to wider HR projects and deputise for the Head of HR when required.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from experienced HR Business Partners with a strong track record of working strategically within a complex organisation, ideally within professional services.

You will have experience partnering with senior stakeholders, Partners or Directors, alongside expertise in complex employee relations, workforce planning, talent management and succession planning.

You will be commercially minded, confident influencing decision-makers and comfortable constructively challenging senior stakeholders. Strong analytical skills, excellent relationship management and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law are essential.

CIPD Level 7, Chartered Membership or equivalent senior-level HR experience is expected.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing HR function in Birmingham and make a tangible contribution to the firm's people strategy, organisational performance and future development.

If you are a Senior HR Business Partner looking for your next career move in Birmingham, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Penny Trotman on [phone removed] or email [email removed]

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Reference: 215305702 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 14 Nov 2026 · Listed via ENL Legal

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