HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum Location: Hybrid Working (office and home-based) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join a growing organisation in as a HR Business Partner. This is a broad generalist role responsible for delivering operational HR support, managing employee relations matters, and partnering with managers to drive effective people practices across the business.The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle, providing expert HR guidance, and helping to foster a positive, high-performing workplace culture. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations & HR Support

• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management processes.

• Provide advice and guidance to managers on employment legislation, HR policies, and best practice.

• Support organisational change initiatives and employee consultation processes where required.

• Ensure fair, consistent, and compliant HR decision-making across the business.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction activities.

• Coordinate talent reviews and succession planning initiatives.

• Manage contractual changes and employee records.

• Support performance management processes and development planning.

HR Data & Reporting

• Produce and analyse HR metrics including:

• Absence levels

• Employee turnover

• Recruitment activity and costs

• Internal progression and mobility

• Use people data to identify trends and recommend improvements.

• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure GDPR compliance.

Employee Engagement & Wellbeing

• Support employee engagement initiatives and wellbeing programmes.

• Partner with managers to enhance employee experience and retention.

• Promote a positive and inclusive working environment.

Continuous Improvement

• Review and improve HR processes, systems, and procedures.

• Contribute to HR projects and wider business improvement initiatives.

• Drive best practice and help develop high-performing teams.

About You Essential Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a generalist HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, or similar role.

• Strong employee relations experience with the ability to manage cases independently.

• Experience partnering with managers and influencing stakeholders at different levels.

• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.

• Data-driven approach with the ability to interpret and present HR metrics.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

• Proactive, approachable, and confident in challenging constructively when appropriate.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience).

• Ongoing commitment to personal and professional development.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Opportunity to influence and shape people practices within the organisation

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Professional development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package (details available on application) This role would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing operational HR delivery with business partnering responsibilities and is looking for a varied, people-focused position within a dynamic organisation.