HR Business Partner - ER specialist

About the Role

As HR Business Partner, you will work closely with operational leaders and senior stakeholders, providing pragmatic and commercially focused HR support. A significant element of the role will involve managing complex employee relations matters arising from organisational change, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a broad range of employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters.
• Coaching and supporting managers to effectively manage people-related issues.
• Providing HR guidance during a period of organisational restructuring and change.
• Supporting consultation processes and workforce planning activities.
• Ensuring HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Identifying risks and recommending practical HR solutions to support business objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee relations and business partnering. You will be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience managing complex employee relations casework (minimum 3 years)
• Previous experience operating at HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor level.
• Strong knowledge and application of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience supporting organisations through periods of change and transformation.
• The ability to work autonomously whilst building effective working relationships.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays.
• Flexible working through an established flexi-time scheme.
• Predominantly home-based working (4 days per week).
• Opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
• Strong potential for the role to become permanent following the initial temporary assignment.