HR Business Partner in Winchester

HR Business Partner in Winchester

Winchester Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Festival of Work

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Partner with stakeholders to deliver HR services across recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement.
  • Company: Join a not-for-profit organisation with operational sites across Hampshire.
  • Benefits: 6-month fixed contract with potential for permanent placement and flexible working arrangements.
  • Other info: Position involves supervising 2 HR Administration / HRIS Advisors.
  • Why this job: Influence and coach leaders while driving key people priorities in a visible role.
  • Qualifications: CIPD Level 7 or equivalent with strong practical HR experience required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

We are working with a not-for-profit organisation which has busy operational sites across Hampshire and is now seeking an Interim HR Business Partner for a 6-month contract with scope for permanent. You will be partnering closely with senior managers on a variety of HR activities.

The Role

Acting as a trusted advisor, you will work across designated business areas to deliver a full range of HR services and initiatives. This is a highly visible role where you will influence, coach, and support leaders while driving forward key people's priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Partnering with stakeholders to deliver effective people solutions across the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, development, performance, engagement, and retention)
  • Supporting the roll-out of a new ATS System post implementation
  • Supporting Managers with Recruitment
  • Leading on employee relations matters, providing expert guidance and resolution support
  • Coaching and developing line managers to build leadership capability and confidence
  • Driving learning & development and employee engagement initiatives
  • Leading or supporting strategic HR projects and change programmes
  • Managing HR data, reporting, and insights to inform decision-making
  • Supporting recruitment for key roles and ensuring a positive candidate experience
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and practices
  • Supervising 2 HR Administration / HRIS Advisor
  • Supporting payroll reporting and ensuring data accuracy

About You

We are looking for a proactive, commercially aware HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys influencing at all levels.

You will bring:

  • CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) with strong, practical HR experience
  • Solid knowledge of employment law and its real-world application
  • Proven experience managing employee relations cases
  • Strong recruitment and talent management experience
  • Exposure to payroll processes and HR reporting
  • Experience delivering people initiatives across L&D and engagement
  • Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
  • A data-driven and solution-focused mindset

Experience of TUPE and delivering through others would be advantageous.

The offer

6 months fixed contract with the scope for longer term and permanent within a new structure. 37 hours per week - 3 days per week on site - HQ and sites in Hampshire.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

HR Business Partner in Winchester employer: Festival of Work

This not-for-profit organisation operates across Hampshire, offering a collaborative environment. Employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with 3 days on-site and opportunities for career progression within a new structure.

Festival of Work

Contact Details:

Festival of Work Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace HR Business Partner in Winchester

CIPD Level 7
HR Experience
Employment Law Knowledge
Employee Relations Management
Recruitment and Talent Management
Payroll Processes
HR Reporting