HR Business Partner

Brackenberry; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a 3-month contract with a possibility for extension. The ideal candidate will have strong HR business partnering experience and a deep understanding of employment law. Responsibilities include advising managers on employee relations, managing complex casework, and supporting organisational change initiatives. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development in HR and employment law.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations casework.
• Experience of supporting organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to deliver HR strategies aligned with council priorities.
• Provide expert HR advice on employee relations.
• Manage complex employee relations casework.

Skills

HR business partnering experience

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of employment law

Analytical skills

Coaching and negotiation skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

CIPD membership (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a HR Business Partner, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at the client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £24.06 - £31.75 per hour

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior managers, stakeholders, and HR colleagues to deliver HR and workforce strategies aligned with Southwark Councils priorities.
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers on all aspects of employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations casework with professionalism, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and best practice.
• Support organisational change initiatives and transformation programmes, including restructures, TUPE transfers, and cultural change projects.
• Lead on workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning to build organisational capability.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification, ideally with CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) membership (or working towards).

Requirements

• Evidence of continuing professional development in HR and employment law.
• Strong HR business partnering experience within a complex organisation, preferably within local government or public sector.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations casework with confidence and professionalism.
• Experience of supporting organisational change, restructures, and transformation programmes.
• Track record of building effective relationships with senior leaders and influencing at a strategic level.
• Ability to analyse HR data and produce clear, insightful reports to inform decisions.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and best practice.
• Strong communication, coaching, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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