Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner (FTC)

Salary: £50,000

Hybrid – 2 Days A Week In Office + Benefits

FTC initially to Perm

We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a North London Local Authority on a full-time fixed-term contract and play a key role in delivering a proactive, high-quality People & Culture service across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident HR professional who thrives on building strong stakeholder relationships, managing complex employee relations casework, and helping leaders create a fair, high-performing and people-centred culture.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partnering with managers to provide expert advice on complex HR and employee relations matters, including performance, conduct, grievance, attendance, wellbeing and organisational change
• Supporting business leaders to implement practical, legally compliant people solutions aligned to operational priorities
• Managing a varied and high-volume casework load with a strong focus on timely resolution, consistency and risk management
• Building effective relationships with managers, trade unions and external partners to maintain positive employee relations
• Supporting change programmes including restructures, redundancy, TUPE and service redesign
• Using HR data, reporting and workforce insights to identify trends, reduce risk and inform decision-making
• Acting as a CIPHR champion to ensure accurate data, compliant record keeping and improved reporting
• Contributing to policy development, process improvement and manager capability through guidance and training

What we’re looking for:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience), with CIPD membership
• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Strong HRBP-level experience in a fast-paced, unionised environment
• Proven expertise in employee relations and employment law across the full employee lifecycle
• Experience managing complex casework and supporting organisational change, including TUPE and restructures
• Confidence using HR systems and people data to produce meaningful insights and reports
• A credible, resilient and solutions-focused approach, with excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills

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