Associate HR Business Partner (12-month FTC, with potential to go permanent)
Hybrid | Interviews happening now
The opportunity
Bruin Financial is working with a well-established Financial Services business to hire an Associate HR Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Our client is open to making the right person permanent.
This is a hands‑on advisory role that sits between Senior HR Advisor and Business Partner. It’s a good step up for an HR Advisor or Senior Advisor who wants more business exposure and to work directly with clients. You’ll report to an HR Business Partner and support a range of central business functions.
What you’ll be doing
- Being the first point of contact for employee relations cases, from investigations and note‑taking to disciplinaries and exits, and escalating more complex matters
- Working with managers to monitor and manage sickness absence, including liaising with Occupational Health, handling income protection claims and agreeing return‑to‑work plans
- Coaching managers through early‑stage performance conversations
- Giving clear, practical advice on HR policy and employment law
- Supporting the pay review, talent and succession planning, and the employee engagement survey
- Helping with recruitment, from reviewing job descriptions to joining interviews
- Advising on joiners, movers and leavers, working alongside a dedicated HR Operations team
- Delivering or co‑delivering training, and supporting wider HR projects
What we’re looking for
- Hands‑on experience managing employee relations cases (essential)
- An HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor or Associate BP background in a busy generalist environment
- Sound knowledge of HR practice and UK employment law
- Confidence building relationships with managers and challenging constructivelyResilience, strong organisation and attention to detailGood Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPointFinancial Services experience is a bonus but not required
Why apply?
- Broad, business‑facing exposure across key functions
- A clear step into advisory, client‑facing business partnering
- A real chance to go permanent
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that is open to flexible working
Interested?
Our client is ready to interview, so contact Matt Tynan at Bruin Financial (Matthew.tynan@bruinfinancial.com) for a confidential conversation.
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