HR Business Partner

Alexander Mae HR Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Bristol is seeking a People (HR) Business Partner. This role involves shaping people strategies, leading engagement initiatives, and providing coaching to managers. Candidates should be CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards it, and experience as an HR Advisor is required. The position offers a salary of £35,000 plus benefits and the opportunity to work in a hybrid model.

Benefits

Bonus

25 days holiday

Life assurance (3x salary)

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted health screening

Wellbeing support

Social and charity committees

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards it.
• Experience as an HR Advisor or Business Partner.
• Experience in professional services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with senior leaders to develop people strategies.
• Leading engagement and cultural initiatives.
• Providing coaching and guidance to managers.
• Collaborating to ensure HR consistency.
• Using data to drive business decisions.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Relationship building

Influencing stakeholders

Proactive mindset

Commercial awareness

Driving engagement

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

People (HR) Business Partner - Bristol | £35,000 + Excellent Benefits

We are working with a leading professional services firm known for its supportive culture and commitment to delivering outstanding service to clients across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor looking to step up into a People (HR) Business Partner role — offering exceptional support, coaching, and exposure to a wide range of exciting HR projects.

The Role

As a People Business Partner, you will work closely with senior managers to shape and deliver people strategies that align with wider business goals.

• Partnering with senior leaders to develop and implement the people plan
• Leading engagement and cultural initiatives, such as employee forums and wellbeing projects
• Providing coaching and guidance to managers on people matters
• Collaborating across the HR team to ensure consistency and alignment
• Using data and insights to drive decision‑making and continuous improvement

The person

We are looking for someone who is:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards it)
• An experienced HR Advisor keen to gain Business Partnering experience or someone already working as a BP looking to gain different experience.
• Experience within a professional services environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Confident, proactive, and commercially minded.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders.
• Passionate about driving engagement and cultural change.

The Package

• Salary: £35,000 + bonus and excellent benefits
• 35 hours per week
• 25 days holiday
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted health screening
• Wellbeing support, active social and charity committees, and recognition schemes

Location

Bristol (Hybrid) - circa 1 day a week in the office (maybe slightly more as you start) allowing you to enjoy flexibility while being part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking HR team.

If you are ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a real impact within a respected professional services firm, we'd love to hear from you