Interim HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner (3-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

North Oxford Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with managers to navigate complex people challenges?

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a well-established organisation based in North Oxford on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract
. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who can quickly build credibility, provide pragmatic HR advice, and make an immediate impact.

Reporting into the HR leadership team, you will provide expert HR support across a broad range of people matters, with a particular focus on Employee Relations
.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied and complex ER caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance-related matters
• Providing practical, commercially focused advice and guidance to managers
• Supporting organisational change initiatives where required
• Coaching and upskilling managers on people management best practice
• Ensuring HR policies and processes are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation
• Supporting wider HR projects and operational activity as required

• Previous experience operating at HR Business Partner level
• Strong and up-to-date Employee Relations knowledge
• Confidence managing complex and sensitive casework independently
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision
• CIPD qualification (desirable)

• Immediate opportunity to make a meaningful impact
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• North Oxford location
• Initial 3-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension
• Competitive salary dependent on experience