People Partner – Portsmouth (Hybrid)

Macmillan Davies; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced People Partner to provide essential HR support and deliver key projects. In this hybrid role, you will advise on employee relations, guide management, and help shape organizational success. Ideal candidates will have a strong HR operations background, knowledge of UK employment law, and CIPD Level 5 qualification. Competitive salary and flexibility in work arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior HR Advisor or Business Partner.
• Ability to manage ER cases like disciplinary and grievance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters.
• Coach managers on handling HR issues.
• Drive HR processes like restructures and TUPE.

Skills

HR operations background

Managing complex ER issues

Knowledge of UK employment law

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

People Partner – Portsmouth (Hybrid)

£40,400 (including car allowance) | 3 days office / 2 days home | Some travel required

Are you an experienced Senior HR Advisor ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a People Partner to join our passionate and supportive team

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong HR operations and employee relations experience who’s ready to make a bigger impact.

About the Role

As a People Partner, you’ll work closely with managers across the business to provide hands-on HR support, deliver key people projects, and help shape our organisational success. You'll be a trusted advisor, offering practical solutions on everything from ER cases and restructures to recruitment, policy, and performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance)
• Coach and support managers to confidently handle HR issues
• Drive HR processes like restructures, TUPE, and organisational changes
• Partner with recruitment and L&D teams to support talent, succession, and development
• Help maintain strong union relationships
• Ensure HR systems and payroll data are accurate and on time
• Promote best practice around diversity, equity, and inclusion

What We’re Looking For

• Strong HR operations background, ideally at Senior Advisor or Business Partner level
• Confident managing complex ER issues and advising line managers
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR policy
• Experience supporting change and organisational development
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK
• CIPD Level 5 Qualified

The Details

Location: Portsmouth – Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home)

Salary: £40,400 (includes car allowance)

Travel: Occasional travel required

Apply now or message us to find out more.