HR Business Partner
Job Summary
3 months contract with a local authority
- The HR Business Partner (ER Specialist) is a critical role within a local authority tasked with providing expert guidance support and leadership in all aspects of employee relations. This position ensures the consistent and fair application of HR policies procedures and employment law. The HRBP will manage complex casework collaborate with managers to proactively resolve employee issues and contribute to fostering a positive employee experience. Acting as a trusted advisor the HRBP supports strategic workforce initiatives mitigates risk and promotes best practices.
- Lead a wide range of ER casework including disciplinary grievance performance attendance and capability cases.
- Provide expert advice to managers to ensure cases are handled in accordance with policies procedures and employment legislation.
- Support investigations prepare documentation coordinate hearings and manage outcomes.
- Identify early indicators of employee issues and offer proactive solutions to prevent escalation.
- Ensure timely progression of cases while maintaining high-quality documentation.
- Essential Experience Required
- Significant experience managing a broad range of complex ER casework.
- Strong background in Employee Relations within HR (generalist or specialist).
- Experience advising managers on disciplinary grievance performance sickness management and capability issues.
- Significant experience managing a broad range of complex ER casework.
- Essential Qualifications Required
- CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent experience.
- CIPD Level 7 (desirable).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in HR and employment law.
- CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent experience.
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Interviews will take place on-site at Laurence House 1 Catford Road Catford London Greater London SE6 4RU United Kingdom.
- Work pattern: 2 days in the office or as required.
- Bi-weekly payment schedule.
- The role closes on 10th April 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The HR Business Partner (ER Specialist) will provide expert guidance support and leadership across all aspects of employee relations ensuring the consistent and fair application of HR policies procedures and employment law
Required Education:
The HR Business Partner (ER Specialist) will provide expert guidance support and leadership across all aspects of employee relations ensuring the consistent and fair application of HR policies procedures and employment law