People Business Partner

People Business Partner

Temporary, Full Time

£24 per hour PAYE (Negotiable)

Location: Rochford – Essex

We are seeking an experienced and proactive People Business Partner to provide expert HR support across the organisation. This is a key role within the People & OD function, acting as a trusted adviser to managers, supporting organisational priorities, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation, HR policy, and best practice. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across services, supporting operational and strategic HR delivery while contributing to organisational development, employee engagement, learning and development, and change management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Working and Stakeholder Engagement
Deputise for the Service Manager – People & OD when required
Represent at regional and national HR forums
Provide expert advice on employee relations, employment law, policies, and procedures
Manage a varied caseload including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, TUPE, organisational change, and appeals
Develop and deliver HR policies, training, and briefings
Strategic HR and Organisational Development
Support the delivery of strategic HR projects and organisational change programmes
Lead on delegated HR and OD initiatives
You will bring:

Strong employee relations and case management experience
Experience working within a unionised environment
Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
Experience leading change programmes and managing complex HR issues including TUPE
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Experience designing and delivering training
Strong organisational and project management skills
Working knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft applications including SharePoint and OneDrive
Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of continued professional development
To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed