Human Resources Business Partner

Insight Select; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working, 2 days a week in the office

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is looking for a commercially minded and confident HR Business Partner based in Watford. The role involves supporting senior stakeholders to drive people strategy and requires strong stakeholder management skills and employee relations experience. The ideal candidate will confidently challenge and influence at all levels. This position offers hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the office, ensuring a balance between business objectives and people-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with quick credibility-building.
• Significant experience in managing complex Employee Relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver the people strategy.
• Coach and influence managers on performance and engagement.
• Lead and manage complex Employee Relations cases.

Skills

Stakeholder management skills

Employee relations experience

Confidence in consultative challenge

Empathy and emotional intelligence

Knowledge of UK employment law

Commercial awareness

Job description

My client are seeking a commercially minded and confident HR Business Partner to support senior stakeholders and drive people strategy across the business. This is a true partnering role requiring strong stakeholder management capability, solid employee relations experience, and the confidence to challenge and influence at all levels.

You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, balancing business objectives with people-focused solutions while maintaining high standards of fairness, empathy, and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver the people strategy aligned to business goals
• Provide confident, constructive challenge and push back where appropriate
• Coach and influence managers on performance, engagement, and organisational effectiveness
• Lead and manage complex Employee Relations (ER) cases including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and absence
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and employment law
• Support organisational change initiatives and workforce planning
• Analyse people data to inform decision-making and improve performance
• Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture

Skills

• Proven experience operating as a solid HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build credibility quickly
• Demonstrated confidence in pushing back and providing consultative challenge
• Significant Employee Relations experience, including complex case management
• High levels of empathy and emotional intelligence
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset

Package

• Hybrid working, 2 days a week in the office