Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner (Employee Relations Focus)London | Hybrid 3 days onsite | Fixed-Term Contract (to Dec 2026)We\’re supporting a specialist, London-based organisation seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join on a fixed-term basis through to the end of 2026.This role is well-suited to a confident, hands-on HRBP with strong employee relations expertise , comfortable partnering with senior leaders and operating in a regulated, fast-paced environment.You\’ll work closely with executive stakeholders and the wider HR function to deliver high-quality HR support, drive people initiatives and ensure a consistently strong employee experience.The Role:As HR Business Partner, you\’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers across the business, taking ownership of ER matters while contributing to broader people strategy and delivery.The role blends day-to-day HR partnership, complex ER case management, talent and succession activity, and data-driven decision making, with exposure to senior leadership and board-level reporting.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage a wide range of employee relations cases , from advisory matters through to complex caseworkPartner with senior leaders on talent management , including succession planning, talent reviews and calibrationCollaborate with HR specialist teams (Operations, Reward, L&D, Recruitment) to deliver joined-up HR solutionsSupport senior leadership on people matters and HR projects, stepping in where requiredMaintain up-to-date HR policies and ensure compliance with UK employment legislationAct as HR lead for headcount planning , partnering with finance to track and report workforce dataChampion diversity, equity and inclusion across all stages of the employee lifecycleAnalyse qualitative and quantitative people data to inform decision-making, reporting and action plansSupport and coach more junior HR team members as appropriateContribute to ad-hoc people projects and initiatives as they ariseExperience & Skills:Strong generalist HR background with significant ER experienceConfident partnering with senior leaders and executivesSolid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practiceComfortable working in fast-paced, regulated or professional environmentsStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing prioritiesData-literate, with experience producing meaningful people insightsExperience using an HRIS (Workday desirable, not essential)Fixed-term contract until December 2026London-based with hybrid workingSenior, visible HRBP role with strong stakeholder exposure

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