Part-time HR Business Partner

Equals One; Hockley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Part-time HR Business Partner to join a dynamic team in Essex. This role involves providing tailored HR solutions to small businesses, supporting various HR functions such as recruitment and compliance. Candidates must have a CIPD Level 5 or be working towards it, along with 5+ years of HR experience. The position offers the chance to impact diverse businesses while enjoying benefits such as health insurance and 25 days annual leave (pro-rata).

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Health insurance allowance

Annual pay review

Free access to benefits hub

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in small businesses or outsourced HR.
• Hands-on experience managing complex ER cases.
• Ability to provide tailored HR advice and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with small business owners for HR solutions.
• Support recruitment, employee relations, and compliance.
• Conduct HR audits and create bespoke contracts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Influencing skills

Relationship-building skills

Tech-savvy with HR software

Resilient and adaptable

Customer-focused

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

5+ years of HR experience

Tools

PeopleHR

SenseHR

Bright HR

Job description

Part-time HR Business Partner

Location: Hockley (covering clients within Essex)

Part time - 21 hours - 3 days (on site) per week

Salary: GBP45-60k (pro-rata)

Our client provides outsourced HR, payroll, recruitment and IT support to small businesses across the UK. Due to growth, they are now looking for an Essex based dynamic, experienced HR business partner, with a passion for helping small businesses, to join their growing team.

This is a part-time role, where you will be required to work with clients on site. This is not a home based / remote working post. You'll be the trusted HR partner, delivering commercial, practical solutions across the full employee lifecycle.

What you'll be doing

• Partnering with small business owners to provide tailored HR advice and solutions
• Supporting with recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, and compliance
• Conducting HR audits and creating bespoke contracts, handbooks, and policies
• Advising on complex ER issues (grievances, disciplinaries, redundancies, capability, sickness)
• Staying ahead of HR trends and helping clients streamline processes
• Building strong relationships and delivering high-quality, timely HR support

To be considered for the role you will need:

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) highly desirable
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally with small businesses or outsourced HR providers
• Hands-on experience managing complex ER cases
• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
• Tech-savvy with HR software (PeopleHR / SenseHR / Bright HR experience a plus)
• Resilient, adaptable, and customer-focused with a passion for development

Why join our team?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping outsourced HR provision
• Work closely with diverse small businesses, making a real impact
• Immediate opportunity to grow, progress, and develop your career
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
• Company pension scheme
• Health insurance allowance
• Annual pay review
• Free access to benefits hub
• Refer a friend scheme

Ready to take the next step as a Part-time HR Business Partner? Apply today and help shape the future of HR together!

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.