HR Business Partner

Quest Search and Selection; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner in the UK. The role involves providing comprehensive HR guidance, managing employee relations, and leading a small team. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of UK labour laws and experience in stakeholder management. The position offers a hybrid work model with attractive benefits including holidays and a pension plan. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to guide HR initiatives within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Pension

Paid business trips

Holidays

Discounts on benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR Management or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of UK labour laws and HR regulations.
• Ability to manage and lead a small team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide general HR guidance and ensure compliance.
• Manage employee relations and support performance appraisals.
• Lead and mentor a small HR team for effective operations.

Skills

Experience as an HR Business Partner

Up-to-date expertise in UK labour law

Excellent stakeholder management

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Leadership experience

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

CIPD Level 5 and above

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Quest Search & Selection is currently recruiting for a HR Business Partner . The role focuses on delivering efficient, effective, and proactive HR support and advisory services across their different entities in the UK .

This HR Business Partner involves providing first-line HR guidance on all people-related matters, ensuring alignment with internal policies, legal requirements, and best practices.

This business is a B2B global solution business focused on supply chain. They offer tailored and reliable solutions for businesses of all sizes and industries. The business operates in 4 counties and ensures seamless service and efficient flow of goods.

Responsibilities

• Provide general HR guidance on employment terms, policies, and procedures, ensuring legal and company compliance.
• Manage employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievances, investigations, performance), coordinating with legal advisors as needed.
• Support onboarding and offboarding, including documentation and induction or exit interviews.
• Leading a small HR team of 3 people within a HR / payroll & admin level.
• Prepare monthly Reports and HR metrics for stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records in HRIS, ensuring data protection and reporting compliance.
• Support performance appraisals, goal setting, and provide guidance and training to managers and employees.
• Promote and deliver training initiatives, manage training admin, and draft study agreements.
• Contribute to HR projects through research, analysis, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Having experience as an HR Business Partner or Management capacity.
• Up-to-date expertise in UK labour law and current HR trends.
• Excellent stakeholder experience – a number of your peers will be in Europe & the UK from an external & internal stakeholder perspective.
• Ideally worked in a global European business
• Worked in a leadership capacity & managed a small team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Ideal but not essential having a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or CIPD Level 5 and above
• This role is to lead a team & get existing new recruits aligned within the organization and the need for better communication and collaboration.

Benefits

• Hybrid – 3 days in office
• Pension
• Holidays
• Other benefits and discounts expected in a blue-chip organisation.
• Paid for business trips in the UK (once per quarter approx.)

This you feel you have the right skills sets for the HR Business Partner role, then please apply with the reference no. JO-2506-115167