HR & Talent Business Partner | (12-Month FTC – Maternity Cover) | Creative Agency (Start ASAP) | London / Hybrid | up to £60,000 per annum
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded HR & Talent Business Partner to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial creative business. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will balance strategic people planning with day-to-day operational HR delivery to drive performance, culture, and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Partnering: Build strong relationships with senior leaders to align talent strategy with commercial business goals.
- Employee Relations: Provide pragmatic, expert advice on ER matters, performance management, and employment legislation.
- Talent & Recruitment: Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning, quality recruitment decisions, and candidate experience.
- Payroll & Tech Governance: Oversee payroll compliance and data accuracy using the People First HRIS system; leverage tech and AI tools to optimize HR efficiency.
- L&D & Projects: Identify training needs, support group learning initiatives, and deliver on the wider HR strategic roadmap.
About You
- Previous experience in an HR role or strong exposure to HR functions
- Knowledge of employee relations
- Commercially aware with the ability to balance people and business needs
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused
- Experience in a fast-paced, creative, or entrepreneurial environment is desirable
What’s on Offer
£50-£60k DOE
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company sick pay
Hybrid working
Summer Fridays
Health & fitness contribution (£49.99 per month)
Eye test allowance (£30 annually)
Company pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Season ticket loan (available for FTCs of 12 months or longer)
Cycle to work scheme (available for FTCs of 12 months or longer)
Access to mental health and wellbeing support platform
Please note: You must be available immediately as this role is starting ASAP.
