HR Business Partner - Maternity cover in Bristol

People (HR) Business Partner

Bristol | Hybrid Working – 2 days in the office per week
£36,000 + Excellent Benefits
Fixed Term Contract August 2026 to June 2027

A leading Bristol-based professional services business is seeking a People (HR) Business Partner to join their collaborative HR team on a maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR Advisor or Junior HR Business Partner looking to take the next step in their HR career within a highly supportive environment. The organisation offers significant coaching, development and exposure to a wide range of exciting HR and people projects.

The role is ideally full time, although candidates seeking four days per week will also be considered (one working day must be Monday).

The Role

As People Business Partner, you will partner with designated business areas to deliver proactive, commercially focused HR support. Responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with Senior Managers to create and deliver division-specific people plans aligned to business objectives

• Supporting and leading wider people initiatives and engagement projects

• Coaching and advising managers on people-related matters, performance and development

• Identifying opportunities for cultural and organisational improvement

• Working collaboratively with the wider HR team to ensure consistency of approach

• Monitoring and analysing people metrics and trends to support decision making

• Supporting a broad range of operational and strategic HR activity

The Person

The successful candidate will have:

• CIPD qualification or be studying towards it

• Experience within a HR Advisor, Junior HRBP or similar generalist HR role

• Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment law

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• The confidence to build relationships with managers at all levels

• A proactive and collaborative approach

• Previous experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous

The Package

• Salary of £36,000

• Hybrid working

• 25 days holiday

• Bonus scheme

• Life assurance (3x salary)

• Health cash plan

• Cycle to work scheme

• Reduced rate health screening

• Wellbeing support

• Active social, charity and recognition initiatives

• Excellent exposure to broader HR projects and development opportunities

Location: Central Bristol with hybrid working (2 days a week in the office)

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