HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner - 12 Months Contract

Informa Markets, a division of Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large‑scale branded and transaction‑oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not‑to‑be‑missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business. We also provide year‑round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads.

Our data and digital content support the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets. As part of Informa, a global FTSE 100 company, we are ranked #3 in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list.

This role is based in our 240 Blackfriars office in London.

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters.
• Manage the employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, off‑boarding, and changes to terms and conditions.
• Ensure HR processes are executed efficiently and in compliance with organisational standards and legal requirements.
• Handle sensitive employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance matters, escalating as necessary.
• Support managers in day‑to‑day employee matters, enabling them to become self‑sufficient in handling routine HR issues.
• Maintain high‑quality employee data and ensure accurate reporting to inform HR actions and priorities.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to support the execution of strategic people initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Assist in driving performance and talent management processes, including succession planning and organisation and talent reviews.
• Contribute to organisational development and change management projects, ensuring smooth implementation within assigned client groups.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, embedding them into day‑to‑day HR practices and organisational culture.
• Use people metrics (e.g., headcount, attrition, engagement) to provide insights and recommendations for strategic HR actions.
• Partner with HR specialists (Reward, Learning, Talent Acquisition) to deliver integrated HR solutions that support business needs.
• Build strong relationships with managers and employees to support the delivery of HR services and initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor on all people‑related topics, providing insights and recommendations to drive organisational success.
• Work closely with HR Shared Services, HR Advisors, and other HR specialists to ensure a seamless HR service.
• Mentor and coach managers and employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development.

• CIPD qualification or significant relevant experience in HR.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary HR practices and their impact on organisational culture and performance.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to balance day‑to‑day delivery and strategic initiatives.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to analyse and interpret HR data to inform decision‑making and priorities.
• Relationship builder with personal credibility and the ability to create partnerships based on trust.

• Confident, calm, and focused under pressure.
• Solution‑oriented with a pragmatic approach to problem‑solving.
• Passionate about delivering high‑quality outcomes while maintaining objectivity.
• Politically savvy and organisationally agile, with the ability to navigate complex environments.

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in‑person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks.
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available.
• Career opportunity: bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms, and on‑demand access to thousands of courses on Linked In Learning. Internal job moves encouraged.
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
• Flexible range of personal…