HR Business Partner

New Job Opportunity - HR Business Partner (HRBP) - 12 month PAYE Contract

Location: London

Contract Length: Initially 12 Months

Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home

Purpose of Role

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) provides comprehensive HR support to designated business areas, utilising a broad range of HR skills and tools. The role is responsible for developing and implementing effective HR procedures and practices to support a high performing, engaged workforce aligned with business objectives.

Health, Safety, Environment & Security (HSES)

• Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements, legislation, and Our Clients HSES procedures.

Ethics & Compliance

• Ensure all activities and behaviours align with Our Clients Ethics and Compliance policies and procedures.
• Complete all mandatory compliance training as required.

Key Responsibilities HR Advisory & Employee Relations

• Advise managers, supervisors, and employees on HR related matters.
• Support disciplinary and grievance processes, providing guidance to management.
• Research and draft responses to IR/ER issues and liaise with external legal counsel where required.
• Educate line managers on employment law, HR policies, and best practices.

HR Operations & Processes

• Support the full HR lifecycle, including recruitment and family friendly policies.
• Ensure HR procedures, processes, and documentation are followed and delivered in a timely manner.
• Maintain employee records and prepare HR reports.
• Prepare and support HR audits to ensure compliance and data accuracy.
• Support the digitisation and continuous improvement of HR systems and processes.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Deliver recruitment activities in line with manpower plans and budgets.
• Support the development of the People Budget in collaboration with the Senior Manager - Total Reward.

Performance, Talent & Development

• Contribute to career development, talent management, and succession planning initiatives.
• Provide training and mentoring to HR Coordinator team members.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Promote diversity and inclusion aligned with Our Clients values and behaviours.
• Facilitate reward and recognition programmes (annual and ad hoc).

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic HR input and recommend improvements to HR activities and processes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain HR content on the HR Intranet and Business Management System.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the role.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, including operational recruitment.
• Experience supporting organisational change initiatives.
• Strong change management and problem solving skills.
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to understand business impacts in a complex environment.
• High level of advisory capability and professional presentation.
• Strong organisational skills with effective and structured working methods.
• Awareness of Safety and Environmental Critical Roles.

Core Behaviours

• Professional, credible, and approachable.
• Clear and concise communicator.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive and solutions focused.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to increase the diversity of our workforce, ensuring everyone is included.