Human Resources Business Partner (South East)

People Partner (Employee Relations)

South East | Permanent | £55,000 plus £6,000 car allowance

Four days on site, one day from home

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

A regulated infrastructure business is appointing a People Partner to support its operational teams across the South East.

This is a hands-on, ER-led generalist position rather than a policy role.

The role

• Manage employee relations cases end to end, including grievance, disciplinary, performance and absence
• Advise and coach operational managers on policy, procedure and employment law compliance
• Reduce case volume through early intervention and upstream resolution
• Design and deliver manager training on performance and absence management
• Support the Senior People Partners on restructure and organisational change projects
• Maintain accurate people data and produce team reporting in line with GDPR

Experience required

• Background as an HR Advisor, ER Specialist or People Partner
• Strong UK employment law knowledge and current live casework experience
• Demonstrable track record of advising and influencing senior operational stakeholders
• Experience designing and delivering manager training xwzovoh
• Exposure to organisational change and restructure
• Commercially minded, numerate and comfortable managing shifting priorities
• CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent practical experience

Package

• Competitive pension, £6,000 car allowance, bonus scheme, BUPA healthcare, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, holiday purchase scheme and cycle to work.