HR Business Partner

SF Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing people-first organisation in Leicester Forest East is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a 6-month FTC. The role focuses on improving employee experience, advising managers, and supporting various HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 5 and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will join a collaborative team that values your contributions and offers a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative team culture

Hands-on role with varied tasks

Qualifications

• Solid HR business partnering experience, ideally in a fast-moving environment.
• Confident advising managers at all levels.
• A solutions-focused, practical approach — not afraid to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to help their teams perform at their best.
• Advise on employee relations and employment law.
• Support payroll alongside a Payroll & Benefits lead.

Skills

HR business partnering

Communication skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

HR Business Partner — Location: LE1 | Salary: £40,000 | 6-Month FTC

We're on the lookout for a friendly, experienced HR Business Partner to join a growing, people-first organisation. This isn't just about policies and processes — it's about helping managers and colleagues thrive, shaping the employee experience, and being a trusted partner to the business. If you love rolling up your sleeves, solving people challenges, and making a real impact, this could be the perfect role for you.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to help their teams perform at their best and stay engaged.
• Offer practical, day-to-day HR support while shaping longer-term people strategies.
• Use data to spot trends, solve problems, and improve the experience for colleagues.
• Advise on employee relations and employment law — helping managers make fair, confident decisions.
• Lead HR projects and change initiatives that support the wider business.
• Support payroll alongside a Payroll & Benefits lead.
• Assist with recruitment, from job specs to onboarding new starters.
• Run HR training sessions to support learning and development.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
• Solid HR business partnering experience, ideally in a fast-moving environment.
• Confident advising managers at all levels.
• A solutions-focused, practical approach — not afraid to get stuck in.
• Great communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Why you'll love it here

• You'll be part of a business that genuinely puts people and values at the centre of everything it does.
• No two days are the same — it's a hands-on, varied role.
• Real scope to shape HR strategy and see the difference your work makes.
• Supportive, collaborative team where your voice is heard and valued.
• Competitive salary and a culture that's easy to be proud of.

Sound like your kind of role? Please apply with your up-to-date CV — we'd love to hear from you.