HR Business Partner - 3 MONTH FTC

Office Angels; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edinburgh seeks an HR Business Partner for a fixed-term contract. This key role involves influencing change, providing guidance on employment policies, and supporting organizational development. Candidates should have substantial experience in a dynamic HR environment and hold a CIPD Level 3 qualification, with a strong focus on employee relations and growth facilitation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a generalist HR role within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong expertise in employment legislation and ACAS guidelines.
• Proven experience in Learning & Development and conducting training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies.
• Support managers in delivering organizational change initiatives.
• Advise on family-related policies and manage long-term absence cases.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Communication

Training development

Problem solving

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Job description

We're looking for experienced HR Business Partner to join a well-established client with a strong presence across the Edinburgh region and beyond. This is a key role within a dynamic HR team, where you'll influence change, promote best people practices, and help shape a progressive and compliant employment culture.

Role: HR Business Partner
Length - 3 month fixed term contract
Location: Primarily city centre based; however, occasional travel to other locations may be required depending on business needs.
Salary: £40,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on employment policies and procedures.


• Support People Managers in delivering organisational change and restructuring initiatives.


• Assist with Occupational Health referrals and manage long-term absence cases.


• Advise on flexible working arrangements, maternity, paternity, and other family-related policies and processes.


• Coach and support employees and managers on employee relations (ER) matters.


• Provide advice and guidance to managers on disciplinary and grievance issues, ensuring adherence to policies and best practices.


• Draft, review, and update employment policies and procedures to promote legal compliance and effective people practices.


• Collaborate with the HR Manager to identify training needs, develop content, and deliver or support training sessions for supervisors and managers.


• Contribute to HR projects including pay and remuneration reviews, retention strategies, and reward initiatives.


• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with trade union representatives.


• Maintain accurate employee records and generate regular HR reports and management information, ensuring GDPR compliance.


• Ensure timely completion of exit interviews and provide insights to support continuous improvement.


• Offer feedback and recommendations to enhance internal HR processes and procedures.


• Undertake additional HR-related tasks and projects as required.

What you'll need:

• Extensive experience in a generalist HR role within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.


• Strong expertise in providing guidance on key HR issues, including attendance management, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures.


• In-depth understanding of current employment legislation and ACAS guidelines, particularly in relation to disciplinary processes, dismissals, and attendance management, with the ability to tailor best practices to align with organisational culture and procedures.


• Proven experience in Learning & Development, including the design and delivery of engaging training programs.


• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured emails, reports, and formal documentation for attendance, disciplinary, and grievance outcomes.


• Friendly and approachable, with a talent for building strong, trust-based working relationships.


• Positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.


• Holds a minimum of CIPD Level 3 qualification and is committed to progressing to Level 5.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Office Angels who are operating as an employment agency. Office Angels are an equal opportunities employer.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail]. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to reviewing your application.

**If you are currently registered with Office Angels and interested in this role please contact your consultant directly by email**

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