HR Business Partner

Company: First Recruitment Group
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

New Job Opportunity – HR Business Partner (HRBP) – 12 month PAYE Contract

Location: London

Contract Length: Initially 12 Months

Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home

Purpose of Role

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) provides comprehensive HR support to designated business areas, utilising a broad range of HR skills and tools. The role is responsible for developing and implementing effective HR procedures and practices to support a high‑performing, engaged workforce aligned with business objectives.

Health, Safety, Environment & Security (HSES)

  • Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements, legislation, and Our Clients HSES procedures.

Ethics & Compliance

  • Ensure all activities and behaviours align with Our Clients Ethics and Compliance policies and procedures.
  • Complete all mandatory compliance training as required.

Key Responsibilities

HR Advisory & Employee Relations

  • Advise managers, supervisors, and employees on HR‑related matters.
  • Support disciplinary and grievance processes, providing guidance to management.
  • Research and draft responses to IR/ER issues and liaise with external legal counsel where required.
  • Educate line managers on employment law, HR policies, and best practices.

HR Operations & Processes

  • Support the full HR lifecycle, including recruitment and family‑friendly policies.
  • Ensure HR procedures, processes, and documentation are followed and delivered in a timely manner.
  • Maintain employee records and prepare HR reports.
  • Prepare and support HR audits to ensure compliance and data accuracy.
  • Support the digitisation and continuous improvement of HR systems and processes.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

  • Deliver recruitment activities in line with manpower plans and budgets.
  • Support the development of the People Budget in collaboration with the Senior Manager – Total Reward.

Performance, Talent & Development

  • Contribute to career development, talent management, and succession planning initiatives.
  • Provide training and mentoring to HR Coordinator team members.

Employee Engagement & Culture

  • Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.
  • Promote diversity and inclusion aligned with Our Clients values and behaviours.
  • Facilitate reward and recognition programmes (annual and ad‑hoc).

Stakeholder Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic HR input and recommend improvements to HR activities and processes.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Maintain HR content on the HR Intranet and Business Management System.
  • Undertake any other duties consistent with the role.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven experience in a generalist HR role, including operational recruitment.
  • Experience supporting organisational change initiatives.
  • Strong change management and problem‑solving skills.
  • Up‑to‑date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to understand business impacts in a complex environment.
  • High level of advisory capability and professional presentation.
  • Strong organisational skills with effective and structured working methods.
  • Awareness of Safety and Environmental Critical Roles.

Core Behaviours

  • Professional, credible, and approachable.
  • Clear and concise communicator.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proactive and solutions‑focused.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to increase the diversity of our workforce, ensuring everyone is included.

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Posted: April 10th, 2026