HR Business Partner
Posted 2 days ago by 1773760730
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire
Summary: We're seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a four-month fixed-term contract within a forward-thinking organization. This hands-on role focuses on strategic HR initiatives, particularly in Employee Relations across the UK. The position involves acting as a trusted advisor to managers and shaping the People strategy to enhance workplace culture and capability. The role requires significant expertise in UK employment law and HR practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement the People Plan for Central Functions, support talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
- Act as subject matter expert for complex ER matters, provide guidance on employment law compliance, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation. Lead frameworks and training to strengthen manager capability
- Oversee recruitment, HR administration, performance management, and training programs. Coach managers to enhance leadership and organisational capability
- Analyse HR metrics, maintain compliance with UK employment law, and ensure policies and processes are up-to-date and consistently applied
Key Skills:
- Significant experience in HR business partnering, ideally supporting Central Functions or similar corporate areas
- Deep knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations practices
- Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skill
- Experience with dispute resolution, mediation, and policy implementation
- Proactive, resilient, and able to work autonomously in a hybrid environment
- Relevant HR or business qualifications
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Stratford-upon-Avon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a forward-thinking organisation on a four-month fixed term contract, making a real difference in how businesses operate. This is a hands-on HR role with a strategic focus, supporting Central Functions while leading Employee Relations initiatives across the UK.
This is a pivotal role in shaping the People strategy and delivering impactful HR solutions. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing guidance across the employee lifecycle and offering deep expertise in UK employee relations. You'll contribute to a positive workplace culture and help develop the organisation's People capability for the future.
AS HR Business Partner you will be responsible for:
- People Strategy & Planning: Implement the People Plan for Central Functions, support talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
- Employee Relations: Act as subject matter expert for complex ER matters, provide guidance on employment law compliance, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation. Lead frameworks and training to strengthen manager capability
- People Services & Development: Oversee recruitment, HR administration, performance management, and training programs. Coach managers to enhance leadership and organisational capability
- Data & Compliance: Analyse HR metrics, maintain compliance with UK employment law, and ensure policies and processes are up-to-date and consistently applied
As HR Business Partner you will be/have:
- Significant experience in HR business partnering, ideally supporting Central Functions or similar corporate areas
- Deep knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations practices
- Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skill
- Experience with dispute resolution, mediation, and policy implementation
- Proactive, resilient, and able to work autonomously in a hybrid environment
- Relevant HR or business qualifications
What's in it for you?
- Be part of a dynamic organisation delivering meaningful change
- Collaborate with a supportive and inclusive People team
- Hybrid working, balance your time between home and the office
- Opportunity to shape the People strategy and have a lasting impact
If you're a motivated HR professional ready to take ownership of employee relations and contribute strategically to an ambitious People agenda, please get in touch.
Salary: Competitive and excellent benefits too
Location: Stratford upon Avon