HR Business Partner

Huntress - Maidstone; Tetford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a 2-month contract in Tetford, starting ASAP. This hands-on role involves supporting two sites (St Ives & Norwich) and managing various HR activities such as employee relations and wellbeing. Applicants should have a strong background in HR at the Business Partner level and be CIPD qualified. The position requires immediate availability and offers £21.66 per hour, increasing to £27.98 after 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Business Partner is essential.
• Must possess CIPD Level 5 qualification or higher.
• Ability to manage employee relations cases confidently.

Responsibilities

• Lead core HR activity across two sites.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and wellbeing.
• Promote best HR practices and coach site managers.

Skills

Strong HR generalist background

CIPD-qualified (Level 5 or above preferred)

Confident managing ER cases

Building effective relationships

Proactive and supportive

Job description

HR Business Partner - 2-Month Contract (Start ASAP) £21.66 per hour, rising to £27.98 after 12 weeks Travel required between two sites (St Ives & Norwich).

Our client is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to provide short-term support across two sites. This is a hands‑on role for someone who can start quickly and work confidently with managers and staff.

You’ll lead on core HR activity locally, offering guidance across employee relations, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, and actions arising from staff feedback. Working closely with site leadership, you’ll promote best practice, coach managers, and support a consistent, positive employee experience.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong HR generalist background at Business Partner level
• CIPD‑qualified (Level 5 or above preferred)
• Confident managing ER cases and advising managers
• Able to build effective relationships across multiple sites
• Proactive, supportive, and able to hit the ground running
• Available for an immediate start

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.