HR Business Partner (Temporary)

HR Business Partner

Temporary | Contract

Location: London

About the Role

You'll join the HR function of a higher education provider, working as a trusted partner to managers and senior stakeholders across the organisation. You'll provide practical, considered advice on the full range of people matters, helping leaders make confident decisions and supporting a positive working culture.

Working closely with colleagues across HR, you'll balance day-to-day casework with longer-term people projects, making sure policy and practice are applied consistently and fairly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with managers to provide advice and guidance on HR matters.
• Managing employee relations casework, including performance, absence and grievance.
• Supporting recruitment, retention and workforce planning activity.
• Advising on the application of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Contributing to people projects and organisational change initiatives.
• Using HR data to inform decisions and identify areas for improvement.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory role
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Confidence advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders
• Experience managing complex employee relations casework
• Clear communication skills and sound judgement

Desirable (but not essential):

• CIPD qualification
• Experience working within an education or public sector organisation

If you're ready to bring your HR expertise to an organisation where your advice makes a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.