HR Business Partner

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing HR firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support and insight. This role involves handling complex employee relations cases and collaborating with HR teams across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, and experience in HR advisory roles. Enjoy hybrid working with a competitive benefits package in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Competitive benefits package

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in HR advisory or business partner roles.
• Proven ability to handle complex employee relations cases.
• Confident communicator with proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR and employee relations advice to managers.
• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Support policy development and best practices.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Complex employee relations handling

Strong communication skills

Solutions-focused mindset

Adaptability under pressure

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HR Business Partner
Location: Colchester, Essex Hybrid (4 office days / 1 remote) Free Onsite Parking
Salary: £45,000 Full-Time Competitive Benefits

Are you ready to step into a role where your HR expertise truly makes an impact? We’re looking for an HR Business Partner to join a fast-paced and growing HR team in a role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on support across a nationwide organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a business that is expanding rapidly, giving you the chance to work on meaningful projects and influence HR strategy across multiple sites.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing expert, coaching-style HR and employee relations advice to managers across multiple sites.
• Collaborating closely with HR colleagues, including Advisors, Assistants, and other HR Specialists.
• Managing a high volume of complex employee relations cases from start to finish with confidence.
• Building strong relationships with managers and teams across the UK.
• Travelling to sites occasionally to deliver in-person support when required.
• Supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, processes, and best practices.
• Using HR data to identify trends, recommend solutions, and drive improvements.

What we’re looking for

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in HR advisory or business partner roles, ideally in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Strong track record of handling complex employee relations cases effectively.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive under pressure.

Why you’ll love this role

• Hybrid working 4 days in the Colchester office, 1 day from home.
• Free onsite parking and a competitive benefits package.
• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment.
• The chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of the organisation.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing, nationwide business.

If you’re looking for variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real difference, apply today and take the next step in your HR career.