ER Business Partner 3-month FTC

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Business Partner. You will manage complex employee relations cases and ensure compliance with UK employment law, working in a hybrid model based in London. This role is on a 4-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary of up to £75,000.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to make an immediate impact

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Employee Relations Business Partner or ER Specialist.
• Ability to manage complex cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within healthcare or similarly regulated environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high ER case load of up to 30 cases including disciplinary and grievance.
• Provide commercially focused advice to managers and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all ER processes are legally compliant and aligned with company policy.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Job description

Employee Relations Business Partner
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: 4 months (FTC)
Salary: Up to £75,000

A leading and well-respected healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Business Partner to join their team on a 4-month fixed-term contract.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the business through a high volume of complex employee relations (ER) cases, providing expert guidance and ensuring best practice is consistently applied.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a high ER case load of up to 30 cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management.

• Provide clear, commercially focused advice to managers and senior stakeholders.

• Ensure all ER processes are legally compliant and aligned with company policy.

• Build effective relationships with leaders to proactively mitigate ER risks.

• Support continuous improvement of ER practices and processes.

About You:

• Proven track record as an Employee Relations Business Partner, ER Specialist, or similar role.

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice HR policies.

• Ability to manage a high volume of complex cases in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

• Experience within healthcare, public sector, or similarly regulated environment is desirable.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £75,000 (pro rata).

• Hybrid working model with London base.

• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a highly respected healthcare provider.