Human resources business partner

People Team Business Partner

Location: Kings Hill, Kent (Hybrid 2/3 days in office)

Full-time, Permanent

About Amtivo Group

Amtivo Group provides certification, inspection and training services to government bodies, multinational organisations, enterprise clients and SMEs across more than 40 countries.

Our vision is to help organisations reach their true potential by making governance, compliance and inspection a positive, valuable experience.

We deliver confidence and assurance through impartial, expert certification services, sector expertise and an exceptional client experience.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded People Team Business Partner to join our People Team.

This is a key role within the business, leading on employee relations and acting as the senior point of expertise for complex and sensitive people matters. You’ll work closely with managers across the organisation to provide practical, solutions-focused advice, ensuring a consistent and compliant approach to people management.

You’ll also play a pivotal role in organisational change activity, team leadership and continuous improvement across the People function.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence and appeals)
• Act as the senior advisor on ER matters, managing cases through to resolution
• Coach and support managers to build confidence in handling people issues
• Support employment tribunal cases and liaise with external legal advisors where needed

Organisational Change

• Support and lead restructuring, redundancy and TUPE processes end-to-end
• Provide guidance to managers on organisational design and change initiatives
• Ensure all activity is delivered compliantly and with clear communication

People Operations & Compliance

• Support the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding
• Oversee HR systems and ensure employee data is accurate and GDPR compliant
• Manage visa sponsorship activity and ensure compliance with Home Office requirements
• Produce people data and insights to support decision-making

Team Leadership

• Manage and support the Associate People Team Business Partner and People Team Executive
• Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews
• Allocate and prioritise workload across the team

About You

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience in a HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role
• Strong employee relations expertise, including complex case management
• Experience delivering organisational change, including redundancy and TUPE
• Experience managing or mentoring HR team members
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience with visa sponsorship and immigration compliance

Skills & Attributes

• Commercially focused with a pragmatic, solutions-led approach
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Confident handling sensitive and complex situations
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) essential
• CIPD Level 7 desirable

Why Join Amtivo?

• Opportunity to make a real impact across a global organisation
• Work closely with senior leaders and shape people strategy
• Lead on meaningful organisational change projects
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive People Team

At Amtivo, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where authenticity thrives. We believe that true collaboration stems from valuing every individual’s unique perspective and experience. Our commitment to agility empowers us to adapt and innovate, driving superior performance. Upholding the highest standards of integrity, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and inspired to contribute their best.

Amtivo Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The organisation provides equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to provide individual feedback. We aim to contact applicants within 14 days if selected for interview.