HR Business Partner 3-month FTC
Posted 5 days ago by Oakleaf Partnership
£75,000 Per year
Outside
Onsite
City of London, London
Summary: The HR Business Partner role is a 3-month fixed-term contract based in the City of London, focusing on Employee Relations within a fast-paced environment. The position requires a proactive individual to provide HR support and manage complex ER cases while partnering with senior stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary and the potential for contract extension. The successful candidate will work closely with a small HR team and report directly to the Head of People.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on a high volume of complex Employee Relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management
- Manage and support collective consultation processes, including restructures and organisational change initiatives
- Partner with senior stakeholders to provide expert HR advice aligned to business objectives
- Ensure HR policies and practices are applied consistently and in line with current employment legislation
- Support wider HR projects and initiatives as required
Key Skills:
- Proven experience operating at HR Business Partner level
- Strong background in Employee Relations, including collective consultations
- Ability to manage complex cases with confidence and sound judgement
- Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Salary (Rate): £75000 yearly
City: City of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: HR
Job Title: HR Business Partner (3-Month FTC)
Location: Waterloo (3 days per week onsite)
Salary: Up to £75,000 (pro rata)
Contract: 3-Month Fixed Term Contract (with strong potential to extend)
ASAP start!
An organisation is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its People team on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract. This role offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on Employee Relations (ER).
Working as part of a close-knit HR team of three and reporting directly to the Head of People, the successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to the business, providing pragmatic and commercially focused HR support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on a high volume of complex Employee Relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management
- Manage and support collective consultation processes, including restructures and organisational change initiatives
- Partner with senior stakeholders to provide expert HR advice aligned to business objectives
- Ensure HR policies and practices are applied consistently and in line with current employment legislation
- Support wider HR projects and initiatives as required
About the Role:
This is a heavily ER-focused position, with approximately 70% of the role dedicated to managing casework and supporting organisational change. The remaining time will involve broader HR partnering activities and contributing to the overall People strategy.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience operating at HR Business Partner level
- Strong background in Employee Relations, including collective consultations
- Ability to manage complex cases with confidence and sound judgement
- Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary of up to £75,000 (pro rata)
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
- Exposure to meaningful change and transformation projects
- Likely contract extension for the right individual
This role would suit a hands-on HR professional who thrives in an environment where they can add value quickly and take ownership of ER matters from day one.
