Human Resources Business Partner

Next Employment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent HR consultancy in Greater London is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to guide employee relations and manage TUPE processes during upcoming growth initiatives. This dual-focused position requires extensive experience managing complex employee relations cases alongside supporting mergers and acquisitions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong stakeholder management and communication skills, alongside a deep understanding of employment legislation. The role presents a unique opportunity to influence and shape the culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex employee relations cases.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Experience in handling TUPE and organisational change is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as advisor on employee relations matters.
• Lead casework including disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Support the TUPE process for acquisitions.
• Provide ER advice during organisational change.

Skills

Extensive employee relations experience

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Ability to interpret employment legislation

Solutions-focused mindset

Job description

HR Business Partner – Employee Relations & TUPE

We are seeking a Senior Employee Relations (ER) Business Partner to provide expert guidance across our organisation and play a pivotal role in upcoming growth programmes. This role offers a unique blend of responsibilities, split between supporting mergers and acquisitions (including TUPE transfers and contract harmonisation) and delivering high-quality ER support to our existing workforce.

While prior M&A experience is beneficial, deep and proven employee relations expertise is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations (50%)

• Act as a trusted advisor to the HR Advisory Team on a wide range of complex ER matters.
• Lead and support casework including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and capability issues.
• Provide risk-based recommendations, ensuring consistent, fair, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Coach and develop managers to build capability in handling people matters effectively.
• Partner with Legal, HR Operations, and cross‑functional teams to ensure aligned and consistent ER processes.
• Analyse ER data and trends to identify risks, recommend proactive solutions, and strengthen organisational culture.

Mergers & Acquisitions / TUPE (50%)

• Support the end‑to‑end TUPE process for incoming acquisitions.
• Contribute to contract standardisation activities during the onboarding of newly acquired entities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure a smooth, compliant transition for affected employees.
• Support consultation planning, due diligence, and integration activity.
• Provide clear, pragmatic ER advice during organisational change.
• Help build internal capability in handling TUPE and wider organisational transitions.

Experience & Capabilities

• Extensive demonstrable experience in employee relations, including managing complex and high‑risk cases.
• Strong ability to interpret employment legislation and apply it in a pragmatic, commercially aware manner.
• Able to balance operational detail with strategic thinking in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence advising and influencing senior leaders.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Experience in organisational change, restructuring, or M&A is advantageous but not essential.
• Solutions‑focused mindset, with sound judgement and the ability to work at pace.