We are seeking a skilled and proactive People Partner (HR Business Partner) to join our dynamic team. This part-time position and we are happy to look to accommodate school hours, or other part time work patterns, making it ideal for professionals seeking a work-life balance. (Around 25-28 hours a week)
The role will require a solid understanding of employment law and best HR practices, with a good understanding of Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE).
Main Responsibilities Provide expert HR guidance to partners and department heads, ensuring alignment of people policies and process with business objectives.
Employee Relations: Advise managers and staff on all aspects of employee relations, including performance management, disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and absence management.
Policy & Compliance: Ensure HR policies and practices are compliant with current UK employment law, including GDPR requirements.
Change Management & TUPE: Support the firm through organisational change, mergers, or acquisitions, supporting TUPE transfers and ensuring employees rights are protected throughout the process.
Recruitment & Onboarding: Support recruitment activities, from drafting job descriptions, creating adverts and interviewing to onboarding new team members.
Learning & Development: Identify skills gaps and coordinate training and development initiatives to support staff growth and career progression.
Wellbeing & Inclusion: Champion wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, fostering a supportive and positive workplace culture.
Data & Reporting: Support the People Director and wider people and training team, to ensure accurate HR records and provide regular reports to management on key HR metrics.
Continuous Improvement: An ability to review projects and processes to identify and raise any improvement areas.Ensuring the function supports the business and are great to work with.
Person Specification Qualified HR professional (CIPD Level 5 or above preferred).
Demonstrable experience of HR partnering and a strong generalist background.
Passion for delivering training on leadership skills, and employment law updates.
Solid understanding of TUPE and experience managing TUPE processes in an employment law context.
Attention to detail and ability to progress ER cases and projects.
Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities within restricted working hours.
Discretion and integrity in dealing with confidential information
You must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle as this role will require travelling to our office bases as required.
We Put Our People First
At our firm, people are at the heart of everything we do. Were committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding environment where careers can thrive and well-being is prioritised:
We offer 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
Career Growth & Development
Active career management plans tailored to individual aspirations
Regular, structured performance and development conversations
Clear pathways for progression and professional growth
Family & Life Stage Support
Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Parenting support groups and training resources
Comprehensive menopause policy with trained menopause champions
Neurodiversity & Mental Wellbeing
Neurodiversity champions and peer support groups
Access to mental health resources and confidential counselling
Flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs
Financial & Lifestyle Wellbeing
Financial wellbeing support, including budgeting tools and expert guidance
RewardHub+ retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme and salary sacrifice EV leasing
Funded eye care, dental care, physiotherapy, and specialist consultations via our expenses system
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