HR Business Partner (12-month contract)

We are looking for a commercially minded Human Resources Business Partner to join our People Team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover basis.

This is a broad and varied HR generalist role, coaching managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. You will be a trusted advisor to people managers, providing pragmatic guidance on employee relations, people management and talent development.

Alongside delivering excellent HR practice, you'll help us become a more data-led People function. Working with our existing systems and tools, you'll identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance reporting, and explore practical ways AI can support efficiency, insight and informed choices across HR activities.

You should be someone who enjoys working things out, is comfortable with ambiguity and likes finding smarter ways to get things done. You’ll bring a proactive and adaptable approach, build strong relationships across the business, and feel comfortable influencing and supporting others when it matters.

We offer flexible working, with the expectation that you’ll spend at least three days a week in the office. Depending on the work and projects you’re involved in, there may also be times you’ll be required to be in the office everyday.

Your role will be varied but we have listed below some of the things you can expect to be responsible for:

• →Partner with managers in defined business areas to deliver effective people solutions that support business objectives.
• →Provide expert advice and guidance on all aspects of employee relations, including absence, performance management, disciplinary, grievance, conduct and probation matters.
• →Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability in people management.
• →Support organisational change processes where required.
• →Contribute to talent management, succession planning and employee development initiatives.
• →Support annual HR activities, including pay reviews, promotions and performance cycles.
• →Monitor, analyse and interpret people data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• →Explore practical applications of AI and technology to improve productivity, reporting and the employee experience.

Contribute to People Team projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

We’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified, or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating as an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or in a similar generalist HR role.
• Employee relations experience with a sound understanding of UK employment law.
• Demonstrable experience coaching and influencing managers at varying levels.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret and utilise people data to support business decisions.
• An interest in AI, technology and process improvement, with the ability to identify and implement practical solutions using existing tools and resources.
• Communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to work independently and drive improvements.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing business needs.