HR Business Partner - ER - 12 Month FTC

HR Business Partner - Employee Relations – 12-Month FTC

Location: York (Hybrid)

Salary: £45,000 – £48,000

We’re seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our client's team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Based in York with hybrid working, this is an exciting opportunity to work within a large, people-focused organisation made up of independent businesses across the UK.

The Role

You'll play a critical role in supporting managers with complex employee relations matters—performance, grievance, disciplinary, restructures, and conflict resolution—while contributing to broader HR strategy and improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex ER cases and provide expert advice
• Support organisational change and HR initiatives
• Ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies
• Maintain accurate ER records and provide data insights
• Deliver training to upskill managers in ER matters
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships, including trade union engagement

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong ER experience and confident handling of complex cases
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Ability to influence, advise, and lead HR initiatives
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management
• Experience with trade unions is a plus
• CIPD qualified or working towards it

Why Join?

• A collaborative, people-first culture
• Competitive salary: £45,000 – £48,000
• Hybrid working with a supportive, experienced HR team

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join a trusted, growing organisation that values people and performance.