HR Business Partner

Joshua Robert Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its dynamic team in London. You'll manage a wide range of employee relations issues, providing practical advice and legal compliance. The ideal candidate has strong HR experience, is CIPD qualified, and excels in fast-paced environments. This contract role offers a daily rate between £500 and £600, with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling complex employee relations cases.
• Ability to work confidently and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a full caseload of employee relations matters.
• Provide expert guidance to managers ensuring best practices.
• Prepare documentation and support formal processes.

Skills

Complex employee relations

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD qualified

Job description

Job Role - HR Business Partner

Location - London - Hybrid

Daily Rate - £500 - £600 per day

Job Type - Contract

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for resolving complex employee relations matters? We're looking for a proactive, confident, and highly organised HR Business Partner to join our clients fast‑paced team and provide hands‑on support with a variety of ER and generalist HR cases.

About the Role

In this busy and dynamic environment, you'll be the go‑to expert for managing a wide range of ER issues from start to finish. You will provide clear, practical advice to managers and employees, ensuring fair, legally compliant, and timely case resolution. This role requires someone who thrives under pressure, can hit the ground running and is comfortable juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a full caseload of ER matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, investigations, and performance issues
• Provide expert guidance to managers, ensuring best practice and legal compliance
• Prepare documentation, conduct meetings, and support formal processes
• Work closely with HR and operational teams to support day‑to‑day HR activity
• Identify trends and risks, offering proactive recommendations
• Contribute to policy updates, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• Strong background in HR with proven experience handling complex ER cases
• CIPD qualified
• Ability to work confidently and independently in a high‑pressure, fast‑moving environment
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and interpersonal skills
• Sound understanding of UK employment law
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a heavy workload