People Business Partner

Resourcing4HR; Watford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Resourcing4HR is recruiting a People Business Partner to join our HR team at the Watford Head Office. A hands-on HR generalist role, you will advise managers, handle complex ER cases and embed HR policies across head office and operations.

You will partner with the Head of People, driving employee engagement and supporting recruitment, onboarding and performance management in a busy, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• HR generalist/partner experience with strong ER background.
• CIPD Level 3+ or equivalent HR qualification.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing ER cases: disciplinaries, grievances, absence.
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to HR issues.
• Experience in fast-paced, operational environments.
• Retail, FMCG or multi-site experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice across the full employee lifecycle.
• Manage complex employee relations including disciplinaries, grievances and performance matters.
• Support investigations and advise managers on appropriate action.
• Coach managers to become effective people leaders.
• Support conflict resolution and mediation.
• Manage absence and support employee wellbeing.
• Advise on employment law and ensuring HR policies are applied consistently.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and performance management.
• Maintain accurate HR records and HR systems.
• Drive employee engagement and support an inclusive workplace culture.
• Support HR projects and initiatives alongside the Head of People.
• Provide HR support across multiple operational locations as required.

Skills

HR Generalist

ER Experience

Employee relations

Coaching

Communication

Stakeholder management

Retail/FMCG experience

Education

CIPD Level 3+

Job description

People Business Partner - Watford

Salary: £40,000

Location: Watford Head Office

Working pattern: 5 days on site

Resourcing4HR are delighted to be working with a growing organisation in recruiting a People Business Partner to join their HR team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist who enjoys being close to the business and making a real impact across the employee lifecycle.

Working closely with the Head of People, you'll provide hands‑on HR support across Head Office and the operational business, acting as a trusted advisor to managers and employees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing day-to-day HR advice across the full employee lifecycle
• Managing complex employee relations including disciplinaries, grievances and performance matters
• Supporting investigations and advising managers on appropriate action
• Coaching managers to become effective people leaders
• Supporting conflict resolution and mediation
• Managing absence and supporting employee wellbeing
• Advising on employment law and ensuring HR policies are applied consistently
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and performance management
• Maintaining accurate HR records and HR systems
• Driving employee engagement and supporting an inclusive workplace culture
• Supporting HR projects and initiatives alongside the Head of People
• Providing HR support across multiple operational locations as required

About you:

You’ll be a confident HR Generalist, HR Advisor or People Partner with strong employee relations experience and a genuine passion for supporting people.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• CIPD Level 3 or above, or equivalent HR experience
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing ER cases, including disciplinaries, grievances and absence
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills
• A commercial and pragmatic approach
• Confidence advising managers and senior stakeholders
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, operational environment
• Retail, FMCG or multi‑site experience would be advantageous

Resourcing4HR is an equal opportunities employer and a company committed to diversity.