HR Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A property business based in North London is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to manage employee relations, develop talent strategies, and oversee HR processes. The ideal candidate will have proven HR Business Partner experience, particularly in handling complex ER cases and strong knowledge of UK employment law. Offering a competitive salary between £55,000 and £60,000 per annum with benefits, the role involves working 1 day a week on-site in Highbury, with a start date in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Strong experience in managing ER cases.
• Confident in coaching and influencing managers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to develop effective people plans.
• Lead complex employee relations cases.
• Manage annual HR processes and oversee the people survey.
• Ensure compliance with HR systems and processes.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Employee relations management

Coaching and development

UK employment law knowledge

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Job description

• Prior experience working as an HR Business Partner
• Both strategic and operational experience

About Our Client

Property business based in North London

Job Description

Strategic HR Partnering

• Partner with managers and the HR Manager to translate business plans into people plans (structure, capability, succession, resourcing).
• Coach and develop managers to address performance, conduct, and attendance issues effectively.
• Provide HR insights (trends, external benchmarks, HR data and trends) to inform business decisions.

Employee Relations (ER)

• Lead complex and sensitive ER cases (e.g., grievance, disciplinary, capability, long‑term absence, change).
• Upskill managers to handle lower‑level ER matters independently; develop tools and guidance to support this.

Talent, Succession & Workforce Planning

• Identify critical roles and successors; maintain succession and talent pipelines.
• Support annual performance, talent, and reward cycles with clear guidance and data.
• Feed development needs into L&D plans and targeted programmes (e.g., ER capability for managers, career pathways and employee and manager development)

Management of Annual HR Processes

• Manage a small team.
• Oversee key annual cycles including the people survey, salary review, performance and appraisal processes.
• Support delivery of ad hoc HR projects.
• Assist the HR Manager as required on projects and business needs.

Payroll and Benefits Governance

• Oversee and establish clear governance of payroll and benefits processes.
• Ensure consistency, efficiency, and strategic alignment across all HR operations.
• Oversee and manage the day‑to‑day HR administration, including payroll inputs and pension processing and onboarding.
• Oversee quality and consistency of HR processes (onboarding, probation, changes to terms, exits).

Change & Organisation Development

• Support organisational change (e.g., restructures, role changes, post‑acquisition integration and TUPE processes).

HR Data, Reporting & Compliance

• Analyse ER, absence, turnover, and headcount data to identify trends and recommend interventions.
• Ensure policies are current, consistently applied, and understood by managers.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with HR systems and processes.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner.
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards).
• Strong ER case management experience (disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence).
• Confident coaching and challenging managers with credibility and influence.
• Experience in talent, succession, and performance processes with actionable outcomes.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and ability to balance risk with pragmatism.
• Excellent written communication (letters, reports, guidance) and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to switch between operational delivery and strategic thinking.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary between £55,000 and £60,000 per annum + benefits.
• Permanent position.
• 1 day a week in Highbury.
• Start date in January 2026.