Full job description

We are supporting a successful, fast-paced organisation with the confidential recruitment of an experienced HR Business Partner for an 18-month fixed-term contract.

Working closely with senior leaders and managers, you’ll act as a trusted HR partner while helping deliver both strategic and operational people initiatives. This is a broad role offering exposure across employee relations, organisational development, talent, engagement and the wider employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with managers and senior stakeholders on people strategy
• Providing guidance on complex ER, performance and employee matters
• Supporting organisational design, workforce planning and talent initiatives
• Driving employee engagement, retention and development
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and the wider employee lifecycle
• Reviewing HR policies and ensuring employment law compliance
• Using HR data and insights to support business decisions
• Contributing to wider culture and People & Culture projects

We’re looking for an experienced HR professional with a CIPD qualification or equivalent, strong UK employment law knowledge and demonstrable experience of partnering with and influencing stakeholders.

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business offering hybrid working with 2–3 days per week based in Christchurch.