HR Business Partner (TUPE)

Location: South London - Hybrid

Salary: £250 per day PAYE

Duration: 6 months - Temp


Our client, a UK academy trust, is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join their People team. This role will act as a strategic partner to senior leaders and managers, supporting the delivery of organisational objectives through effective people strategies. The HR Business Partner will play a key role in driving organisational performance, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring best practices in HR across the organisation. This role requires strong experience in managing TUPE transfers within the education sector or similarly complex environments.


Key Responsibilities

· Partner with leadership teams to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.

· Lead and manage TUPE transfers (in and out), ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice.

· Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.

· Manage complex casework including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management.

· Coach and support managers to build leadership capability and confidence.

· Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the organisation.



Essential Requirements

· Proven experience in a Human Resources Business Partner or similar role.

· Demonstrable experience managing TUPE transfers end-to-end, including consultation and post-transfer integration.

· Strong knowledge of UK employment law, particularly TUPE regulations.

· Experience within schools, academies, colleges, or higher education settings.



Key Competencies

· Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Resilience and adaptability.

· Collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

· High level of integrity and professionalism.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.