JOB TITLE: HR Business Partner (Maternity Cover) LOCATION: Basingstoke Overview The HR Business Partner will provide comprehensive HR support to the line managers and employees for c.160 employees. Key Responsibilities as a HR Business Partner: * Implementing the advice of the external HR consultants to ensure that the company remains compliant with relevant legislation and that documentation, such as employment contracts and policies, are updated as required. * Managing the on-boarding and induction process for new starters, including any driving licence or vetting checks as required, and supporting line managers with probation reviews. * Co-ordinating the leavers procedure and conducting exit interviews when required. * Oversee and maintain our HR information systems including holidays, sickness, medical appointments and family friendly policies including maternity/paternity etc. * Preparation of all employee related documentation e.g. employment contracts, terminations, verification/reference letters and employee information changes. * Ensuring that all employee records are kept up to date, are well organised and complete and comply with data protection regulations. * Coordinating training initiatives and maintain training records. * Managing the end-to-end recruitment process from drafting job advertisements, sourcing candidates and supporting line managers with interviews. * Recruitment of apprentices and on-going liaison with local training provider. * Supporting line managers with in-going and out-going TUPE employees and preparation of supporting documentation and overseeing consultation process. * Dealing with ad-hoc queries from employees via phone, email and in person. * Administration of employee schemes and supporting employee processes including benefits enrolments, long service awards, personal development plans etc. * Other HR related activities as and when required. What we are looking for in a HR Business Partner: * Strong administrative skills and the ability to multitask, work to deadlines, prioritise under pressure and use own initiative * Pro-active and willingness to get involved in all aspects of human resources management * Previous experience in a HR/Recruitment role involving similar activities * CIPD Qualification Additional Information: * Ability to work remotely with requirement to travel to offices in London and surrounding counties * Approximately 9-month maternity cover contract to commence December 2025 Day rate between £250 - £300 per day Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week