HR Business Partner 3-month FTC

HR Business Partner (Fixed-Term Contract - 3 Months)
Based in Central London 2-3x days onsite
Paying up to £88,000

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We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our global media organisation on a 3-month fixed-term contract. Supporting a client group of approximately 1,200 employees, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, including close partnership with the Co-CEOs, to drive people strategy and manage complex employee relations matters.

This is a high-impact, fast-paced role requiring strong ER expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to operate confidently at executive level.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership
  • Partner directly with the Co-CEOs and senior leadership teams to align people strategy with business objectives
  • Provide expert guidance on organisational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
  • Act as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters across a global, matrixed environment
• Employee Relations (ER)
  • Lead and manage complex, high-risk ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and exit processes
  • Ensure consistency, fairness, and legal compliance across all regions
  • Coach and upskill leaders to confidently handle ER matters
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing and challenging where appropriate
  • Support leadership capability through coaching and development conversations
• Change & Transformation
  • Support ongoing transformation initiatives, including restructures, redundancies, and cultural change programmes
  • Drive engagement and communication strategies during periods of change
• Policy & Compliance
  • Ensure HR policies and practices are compliant with local employment legislation across multiple jurisdictions
  • Partner with legal and regional HR teams as required
• Data & Insights
  • Leverage people data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to the business

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner within a complex, global organisation (media or creative industries preferred)
• Strong and demonstrable Employee Relations expertise is essential
• Experience supporting large, diverse populations (1,000+ employees)
• Ability to operate at senior/executive level with credibility and confidence
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business drivers
• Experience managing organisational change and transformation
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
• Ability to work at pace, manage ambiguity, and deliver pragmatic solutions

Personal Attributes

• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-moving environment
• Highly collaborative with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Strong judgement and discretion, particularly when handling sensitive matters
• Hands on approach with the ability to balance strategic and operational priorities