HR Business Partner

IDEAL PERSONNEL; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment consultancy is seeking a full-time HR Business Partner in Luton to manage HR processes and provide support across the employee lifecycle. This role involves advising on employee relations, compliance with employment law, and partnering with department heads to deliver HR solutions. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience, strong administration skills, and a proactive mindset. This position offers a valuable opportunity for career progression in a respected business.

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience in HR advisor/generalist or HR Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices.
• Proactive and solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue employment contracts and HR correspondence.
• Administer and maintain the HR system.
• Support delivery of recruitment processes.
• Coordinate onboarding and advise on employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with employment law.

Skills

HR experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Strong administration skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CIPD qualification level 5

CIPD qualification level 7

Job description

Full time, Permanent, Luton Competitive Ref No: IPRS7416

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Job Summary

Our client has a permanent vacancy for an HR Business Partner to join their team. We are seeking a proactive HR Generalist who will manage HR processes and provide day‑to‑day support across the full employee lifecycle, while working closely with department heads to deliver effective HR solutions.

Reporting to the Head of HR, your responsibilities will include providing day‑to‑day HR support and administration across the full employee lifecycle, shaping the employee experience and supporting the people strategy. The role offers exposure to business partnering whilst maintaining strong HR operational delivery, making it ideal for someone looking to progress their HR career and make a real impact in a respected business. Consideration will be given to applicants interested in exploring full‑time and part‑time hours of a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue employment contracts, change of contract letters, and HR correspondence.
• Administer and maintain the HR system, ensuring accurate employee records.
• Support delivery of recruitment processes.
• Coordinate onboarding, including new starter checks and inductions.
• Advise on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning; be the first point of contact for everyday HR queries.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and firm policies.
• Ensure that HR policies, processes and practices are compliant, accessible and consistently applied across the firm.
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement in HR processes.
• Partner with Department Heads to deliver HR solutions aligned with business priorities.

Requirements

• Proven HR experience in a HR advisor/generalist or HR Business Partner role, ideally in professional services or a large corporate.
• CIPD qualification level 5 preferred; level 7 desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong administration skills with a good understanding of HR processes and employee documentation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised, with great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proactive, solution‑focused mindset.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.

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