HR Business Partner - Permanent

Oakleaf Partnership; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner in Sevenoaks. The role involves advising a defined business area, managing a small HR team, and driving HR initiatives. Candidates should have at least 4 years of HR experience, expertise in employee relations, and be CIPD qualified. A clear understanding of UK employment law is essential. This position offers £65,000 - £75,000, hybrid work arrangement, and opportunities to influence HR strategy.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in HR advisory or business partnering role.
• Strong background in complex employee relations casework.
• Clear understanding of UK employment law and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main HR contact for designated business area.
• Coach and manage a small HR team.
• Lead recruitment planning and ensure onboarding processes.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Workforce planning

People engagement

Team leadership

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualified

CIPD Level 5 with intent to achieve Level 7

Tools

Workday

Job description

HR Business Partner

• £65,000 - £75,000
• Permanent
• 4 days on site - Biggin hill / London - 1 day from home
• ASAP

We're partnering with an established and forward-thinking organisation on the search for a proactive and experienced HR Business Partner. This role offers the chance to truly influence the people agenda across a complex and fast-moving business, supporting both strategic goals and day-to-day HR operations.

About the Role:

As HR Business Partner, you'll be the trusted advisor for a defined business area, working closely with senior leaders, managers, and employees. You'll lead on core HR activity including employee relations, performance, workforce planning, and people engagement-while line managing a small HR team and helping to drive forward key projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the main HR contact for your business area, aligning people plans with business objectives.Provide expert advice across ER, performance management, absence, and employment law.Support workforce planning across permanent, FTC, contractor, and casual staff.Coach, guide, and manage a small HR team (Advisor & Coordinator).Lead on recruitment planning and ensure structured onboarding is in place.Support employee engagement initiatives and analyse survey/action planning data.Contribute to the development of HR policies, systems, and best practice.Facilitate talent and succession planning conversations and oversee development plans.Promote use of Workday across leadership and teams; support with training and performance processes.Deliver HR training, updates on employment law, and workshops for managers.

What You'll Bring:

Essential:CIPD Level 7 qualified (or Level 5 with intent to achieve Level 7).At least 4 years' experience in a generalist HR advisory or business partnering role.Strong background in complex ER casework, recruitment, and performance management.Clear understanding of UK employment law and best practice.Experience leading or mentoring junior HR staff.Confident working in a fast-paced and multi-site environment.Desirable:Strategic HR planning or experience supporting a specific business unit.Familiarity with Workday or similar HRIS.Experience running HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ready to apply?

If you're a people-focused HR professional with a passion for making a real impact across employee experience, engagement, and performance - we'd love to hear from you.