HR Business Partner

HARRIS HILL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Greater London is seeking an interim HR Business Partner with a focus on Employee Relations. This hybrid role involves managing complex ER cases, advising managers, and supporting strategic HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong HR generalist experience, knowledge of UK employment law, and a commitment to equality and inclusion. The position is restricted to women applicants per Equality Act 2010 requirements, which underscores the organization's dedication to values-led work.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience at HR Business Partner or senior advisory level.
• Proven experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and values-led work.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex ER cases including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Lead and oversee investigations ensuring legal compliance.
• Coach managers to build confidence and capability in people management.
• Support HR projects and organisational change initiatives.

Skills

HR generalist experience

UK employment law knowledge

Handling complex ER matters

Confidence in influencing stakeholders

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

HR BusinessPartner (Employee Relations Focus)

Charity sector | London / Hybrid - Immediate start - 6 - 9 months FTC

I am supporting a values-led charity to recruit an experienced interim HR BusinessPartner with a strong focus on Employee Relations.

This role will initially concentrate on managing complex ER casework and strengthening ER practice across the organisation. After the first six months, it will evolve into a broader HR Business Partner role, supporting strategic people initiatives.

The role

You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing pragmatic, legally sound guidance on employee relations matters. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing complex ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances, performance, absence and conduct
• Leading and overseeing investigations, ensuring fairness and legal compliance
• Coaching managers to build confidence and capability in people management
• Overseeing ER casework delivered by an outsourced HR provider
• Supporting HR projects and organisational change initiatives, including restructures, TUPE and workforce planning
• Deputising for senior People & Culture leadership when required

About you

I am keen to speak with HR professionals who offer:

• Strong HR generalist experience, ideally at HR Business Partner or senior advisory level
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice
• Proven experience handling complex and sensitive ER matters
• Confidence in influencing and challenging senior stakeholders
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector, alongside a genuine commitment to equality, inclusion and values-led work.

Harris Hill and the organisations we work with arecommitted to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. However, this post is restricted to women applicants due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

If you have the above skills and experience, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!