Job Description
Part‑Time HR Business Partner (Brand‑New Role)
Permanent | Andover, Hampshire
£60,000–£66,000 FTE | £40,000 pro rata (24 hours per week)
3 full days per week, or 4–5 shorter days — genuine flexibility
If you’re an experienced HR Specialist/BP looking for greater flexibility without compromising on scope or impact, this is an exceptionally rare opportunity. This brand‑new, permanent HRBP role offers 24 hours per week, designed around what works best for you, whether that’s 3 full days, or 4–5 shorter days to suit your lifestyle.
With a £60,000–£66,000 FTE salary (pro‑rated to £40,000), this role combines seniority with work‑life balance in a way that’s hard to find.
Based in Andover, Hampshire, and reporting to a supportive HR Director who champions the organisation’s growth strategy, you’ll play a central role in shaping the employee experience during an exciting period of transformation. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment and naturally embody the organisation’s values of Care, Courage, Connection and Common Sense, this is flexibility with real influence, and the chance to help make this business an outstanding place to work.
The RoleAs HR Business Partner, you will provide hands‑on, day‑to‑day HR support while also contributing to broader improvement initiatives. Employee SupportAct as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, Ensure HR processes remain compliant, consistent and aligned to best practice
Employee Relations
Lead ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances and performance issues, Coach and support managers to build capability and confidence
Absence Management
Guide managers through the Absence Policy, Coordinate return‑to‑work processes and liaise with Occupational Health
Recruitment & Onboarding
Partner with hiring managers on attraction and selection, manage advertising, internal postings and the Employee Referral Scheme, Oversee interview coordination, induction processes and references
HR Systems
Act as the HR system owner for absence, sickness and holiday data, Support employees and managers with system queries, Liaise with the wider group on updates and new process implementations
Induction
Design and coordinate induction programmes to set new starters up for success
About You
* Strong employee relations and HR advisory experience
* Proven ability to build manager capability in people‑related matters
* Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels
* Highly organised, proactive and solutions‑focused
* Confident user of HR and payroll systems
Benefits
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown (pro rata)
* Generous pension scheme (up to 17% combined contribution)
* Life assurance (up to 7x salary for pension members)
* Permanent Health Insurance (by invitation)
* Sharesave scheme
* Staff discounts across the wider group
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free parking, hot/cold drinks and fruit
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Eye care support
* Enhanced family‑friendly and wellbeing policies from day one
* Flexible core hours
Why This Role Stands Out
* A truly rare senior HRBP role offered part time
* Brand‑new role, giving you space to shape and influence
* Real flexibility in how you structure your 24 hours
* A people‑first HR Director who will support and empower you
* A business in transformation where HR genuinely adds value
* A role that blends operational delivery with impact and improvement
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