HR Business Partner

CMA Recruitment Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Travel expenses reimbursed

Four-day week option

Office-based role

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established multi-site organisation to appoint an interim Senior HR Advisor/HR Business Partner based at the Head Office in Portsmouth. The role focuses on employee relations, policy development, and HR systems improvements within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Key duties include guiding investigations and disciplinary procedures, managing absence and probation, and collaborating with managers to optimise HR processes across sites.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR generalist with CIPD Level 5-7 qualification.
• Proven track record in employee relations, investigations and disciplinary procedures.
• Experience supporting absence management and probation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues including investigations and disciplinary procedures.
• Support staff absence and probation management to drive engagement and efficient workforce operations.
• Assists in development and implementation of HR policies to enhance organisational effectiveness and staff wellbeing.
• Collaborate with managers to improve HR processes and offer pragmatic HR advice.
• Support HR projects to promote continuous improvement within the organisation.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigation & disciplinary

Absence management

Stakeholder management

HR policy development

Education

CIPD Level 5-7

Tools

HR systems

Job description

A well-established Multi Site organisation is seeking a skilled interim Senior HR Advisor to join their team until the end of year. Based at their Head Office in Portsmouth, the organisation prides itself on fostering an inclusive, forward-thinking environment committed to excellence. This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR generalist to contribute to ongoing employee relations and HR systems improvements within a sector known for its positive influence on communities.

What will the HR Business Partner role involve?

• Providing expert guidance on employee relations issues, including investigations and disciplinary procedures, to ensure fair and consistent management practices across the group
• Supporting staff absence and probation management to drive engagement and efficient workforce operations
• Assisting in the development and implementation of HR policies that enhance organisational effectiveness and staff wellbeing
• Collaborating with managers to improve HR processes, offering practical and professional advice rooted in current best practices
• Supporting HR projects and initiatives to promote continuous improvement within the Trust's educational environment

Suitable Candidate for the HR Business Partner vacancy:

• CIPD Level 5-7 qualified with proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a multi-site business
• Strong background managing employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary procedures, and absence management
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide pragmatic, professional HR advice to diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly within a busy, multi-site organisation and to travel when required
• Proactive with a solution-oriented approach and a desire to support organisational development

Additional benefits and information for HR Business Partner:

• Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience.
• Onsite parking
• Travel expenses reimbursed for site visits
• Opportunity to work within a respected organisation during a key period of development
• Flexible working considerations, including the possibility of a four-day week
• Office based