HR Business Partner (HRBP)

JGA Recruitment; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner for a 12-month FTC role. This position involves delivering departmental strategies, managing employee relations, and supporting HR initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant degree or CIPD Level 7, strong HR systems experience, and a proactive approach. The role offers a hybrid work model with some travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a strategically focused HR Business Partner.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• A full UK driving license and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver local departmental strategies for employee relations.
• Administer exit questionnaires and interviews.
• Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives.

Skills

HR Systems proficiency

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or CIPD Level 7

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Location: Southampton/Hybrid - Adhoc Travel

Contract: 12m FTC

JGA are partnered with a leading global business, seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join their HR team on a 12m FTC maternity cover.

Responsibilities

• Deliver local departmental strategies for employee relations and development.
• Plan and execute projects.
• Support organisational development activities.
• Coach managers on change delivery (e.g., restructures, consultations).
• Review and update working agreements and contracts.
• Identify learning interventions for employees and managers.
• Manage employee relations casework (e.g., absence, disciplinaries, grievances).
• Monitor and review sickness cases with Line Managers.
• Administer exit questionnaires and interviews.
• Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Review job descriptions and support recruitment processes.
• Participate in interviews and administer tests.
• Prepare offer documentation and deliver inductions.
• Identify skill gaps and development needs with line managers.
• Maintain accurate HR systems and files.
• Provide HR advice and coaching to ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong relationships with business units, Union Representatives, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address HR challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources / CIPD Level 7, or demonstratable experience.
• Proven work experience as a strategically focussed HR Business Partner.
• Experience and proficiency working with HR Systems and data.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing HR strategies and initiatives that drive organisational growth and effectiveness.
• An analytical and proactive mindset, with the ability to leverage HR metrics and data to drive insights and influence decision-making.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills, with experience managing changing priorities and ambiguity.
• In depth understanding and experience effectively managing complex ER cases to resolution.
• Experience working across the full employee lifecycle.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

How to apply

Interested? Contact Alexandra at JGA today - you can apply directly to this advert or email(url removed).

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