At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR initiatives and manage employee relations in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a well-established organisation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and exposure to strategic HR projects.
- Other info: Initial 4-6 month contract with potential for extension.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on people initiatives and develop your HR expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR roles and strong knowledge of UK employment law.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 £ per hour.
Location: Hungerford (Hybrid - minimum 3 days in the office)
Contract Type: Temporary
Duration: 4-6 Months (with potential extension)
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 per annum equivalent, paid on an hourly rate basis
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner for an interim opportunity within their People Team. You will provide expert HR support across the UK business, managing employee relations matters, advising on employment legislation, and partnering with leaders to deliver effective people solutions. This role requires a minimum of three days per week in the Hungerford office.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with managers and senior leaders across the business.
- Provide advice on UK employment law, HR best practice, and people policies.
- Manage complex Employee Relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, and organisational change matters.
- Support organisational change and business improvement initiatives.
- Coach managers to ensure fair and consistent people decisions.
- Develop and review HR policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with HR colleagues and key stakeholders to deliver effective people solutions.
- Use HR data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to employee engagement and culture initiatives.
About You
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor, or similar.
- Strong Employee Relations experience with the ability to manage complex cases independently.
- Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience supporting organisational change or transformation projects.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Excellent communication and coaching abilities.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations.
- CIPD qualification desirable, although equivalent experience will be considered.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary of £50,000 - £57,000 per annum equivalent.
- Initial 4-6 month assignment with potential extension.
- Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week.
- Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the Hungerford office.
- Opportunity to join a well-established organisation and contribute to key people initiatives.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic HR projects.
If you are an experienced HR professional with strong Employee Relations expertise and are available to start in September 2026, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.
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