Human Resources Business Partner

aaa Consulting; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

aaa Consulting seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to align people strategies with operational goals and support leaders across the business in the UK.

You will manage complex employee relations casework and provide expert guidance on policies, investigations and compliance, while partnering with managers to drive performance and engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven HRBP or Senior HR Advisor experience.
• Strong employee relations knowledge and UK employment law.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent is required or demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters.
• Provide practical coaching and guidance to managers on people-related issues.
• Support investigations, hearings and appeals with adherence to policy and law.
• Drive change management and HR projects in collaboration with leaders.
• Analyse trends and use data to support business decisions.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Change management

Commercial mindset

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our client, a leading technology services business. This role will partner closely with leaders and managers across the business, aligning people strategies with operational goals while providing expert support on a wide range of employee relations matters.

A key focus of the position is managing complex and sensitive employee relations casework, ensuring issues are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with employment legislation and company policy.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Lead and manage employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters.
• Provide practical advice and coaching to managers on people-related issues.
• Support investigations, hearings and appeals, ensuring best practice and legal compliance.
• Handle more complex cases including long-term absence, reasonable adjustments, dismissals and organisational change.
• Analyse ER trends and recommend proactive solutions to minimise risk and improve employee experience.

Business Partnering & Projects

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Support managers in driving performance, engagement and organisational effectiveness.
• Contribute to people initiatives and HR projects, including change management, restructures and consultations.
• Use people data and insights to support business decision-making.

Policy & Compliance

• Review and develop HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Deliver training and guidance to managers on employee relations and people management.

About You

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role.
• Strong employee relations experience with sound knowledge of UK employment law.
• Confident handling complex and sensitive cases.
• Excellent influencing, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience).

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic partnering with hands‑on employee relations support in a fast‑paced and evolving business environment.