HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Posted 1 week ago by Iconic Resourcing

£55,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
East Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Summary: The HR Business Partner role is a full-time, fixed-term position based in Ayrshire, focusing on providing practical HR support across the organization. The successful candidate will engage in both strategic planning and daily HR activities, fostering relationships with managers and advising senior leaders to enhance team performance and employee experience. This position requires collaboration with HR colleagues across Europe to implement effective HR actions that align with business needs. Ideal for a hands-on HR professional, this role emphasizes tackling challenges and supporting organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement HR and People Plans aligned with business objectives
  • Build strong, credible partnerships with business leaders at all levels
  • Provide expert guidance on organisational design, employee relations, talent management, and performance processes
  • Lead and support recruitment efforts to attract top talent
  • Oversee employee relations issues with fairness and compliance
  • Coordinate compensation processes, benchmarking, and budget management
  • Maintain accurate employee data and support HRIS system improvements (Workday experience desirable)
  • Ensure compliance with governance, legal, and audit requirements
  • Drive projects and initiatives that support culture, engagement, and organisational effectiveness

Key Skills:

  • Prior HR Generalist or HR Business Partnering experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Experienced in HR day-to-day operations, compliance, and managing risks
  • Good at building relationships and working well with people at all levels of the organisation
  • Comfortable speaking up and offering different ideas when working with senior leaders
  • Results-driven and clear communicator who works well with others
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and HR systems; experience with Workday is a plus
  • Holds a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Salary (Rate): £55,000.00 yearly

City: East Ayrshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR

Detailed Description From Employer:

HR Business Partner
Ayrshire based (hybrid working)
Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (6-12 months)
£50,000 - £55,000 + benefits

We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a supportive HR team, working with different parts of the organisation to provide practical HR support that helps meet real business needs. In this role, you’ll balance both strategic planning and day-to-day HR activities, supporting people throughout their time with the company. You’ll play a key role in helping the organisation succeed by building strong relationships with managers, advising senior leaders, and developing HR approaches that improve both team performance and employee experience. You’ll work closely with HR colleagues across Europe and beyond to understand what the business needs and turn that into clear, effective HR actions. This is a great chance for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys working collaboratively, tackling challenges, and supporting positive change and growth.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop and implement HR and People Plans aligned with business objectives
  • Build strong, credible partnerships with business leaders at all levels
  • Provide expert guidance on organisational design, employee relations, talent management, and performance processes
  • Lead and support recruitment efforts to attract top talent
  • Oversee employee relations issues with fairness and compliance
  • Coordinate compensation processes, benchmarking, and budget management
  • Maintain accurate employee data and support HRIS system improvements (Workday experience desirable)
  • Ensure compliance with governance, legal, and audit requirements
  • Drive projects and initiatives that support culture, engagement, and organisational effectiveness

Who You Are:

  • Prior HR Generalist or HR Business Partnering experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Experienced in HR day-to-day operations, compliance, and managing risks, with a practical approach to solving problems
  • Good at building relationships and working well with people at all levels of the organisation
  • Comfortable speaking up and offering different ideas when working with senior leaders
  • Results-driven and clear communicator who works well with others
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and HR systems; experience with Workday is a plus
  • Holds a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you. Iconic Resourcing is committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.