HR Business Partner 18 Month FTC

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in London seeks a skilled HR Business Partner to join on an 18-month fixed term contract. The role involves supporting M&A initiatives and change projects, influencing the people strategy, and managing relationships at all levels. A proactive approach and experience in navigating complex people solutions are crucial. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and experience resolving complex people issues.
• Experience as a Junior/HR Business Partner with excellent stakeholder management.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business risk.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to influence and deliver the people strategy.
• Support the implementation of change management initiatives.
• Manage relationships effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Apply the company's approach to reward and compensation.
• Develop and integrate HR policies across newly acquired businesses.
• Design and interpret Management Information to support decision-making.
• Contribute to complex change projects, identifying risks and opportunities.

Skills

UK employment law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Job description

We're seeking a skilled HR Business Partner with hands-on experience in change projects and M&A activity to join our professional services client in London on an initial 18-month fixed term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing firm, you will play a key part in supporting the successful delivery of M&A initiatives, including acquisitions, business transformation projects and ongoing business partnering to deliver on the people strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to influence and deliver the people strategy from an M&A perspective.
• Support the implementation of change management initiatives, ensuring smooth integration and minimal ER disruption.
• Manage relationships effectively, with the flexibility to adapt and find practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Apply the company's approach to reward and compensation, including salary benchmarking and review processes.
• Develop and integrate HR policies and processes across newly acquired businesses.
• Design, deliver and interpret Management Information (MI) to identify trends and support data-driven decision-making.
• Contribute to complex change projects, identifying risks and opportunities while driving positive outcomes.

Key Skills

• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and experience resolving complex people issues.
• Experience as a Junior/HR Business Partner with excellent stakeholder management to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business risk.

  If you're a proactive HR Business Partner with a passion for navigating complex change and delivering impactful people solutions in a commercial environment, we'd love to hear from you.

  Hybrid working available.