HRBP – ER Specialist

HR Business Partner – Employee Relations Focus

Location: London (4 days per week on-site based in the City)
Travel: Occasional UK-wide travel (c. twice a month)
Type: Full-time, 6-month FTC

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner with a strong Employee Relations (ER) background to join a national business based in London.

You will act as a trusted advisor, providing pragmatic HR and ER guidance while supporting a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce.

• Act as a strategic HR partner to senior leaders and line managers across the business
• Lead on complex Employee Relations cases
  , including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, absence, restructures, and change programmes
• Coach and upskill managers to build confidence and capability in handling ER matters
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, employment law, and best practice across the organisation
• Support organisational change initiatives, including consultations and TUPE where required
• Use people data and insights to inform decision-making and identify ER trends and risks
• Collaborate closely with central HR functions (Reward, Talent, L&D) to deliver joined-up people solutions
• Travel occasionally to sites across the UK to support leaders and employees as needed

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor within a complex, multi-site or national organisation
• Strong, hands‑on Employee Relations expertise with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive cases
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk, employee experience, and business outcomes
• Credible and confident communicator, able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, changeable environment
• CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum; Level 7 desirable)

• A key HRBP role within a national, growing organisation
• Hybrid working: 4 days per week based in our London office
• The opportunity to shape ER standards and make a real impact on culture and capability
• Competitive salary and benefits package