Assistant HR Business Partner in Exeter

Posted by Pertemps Plymouth

Are you an experienced HR professional seeking a varied role where you can make an immediate impact? We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Assistant HR Business Partner to join a busy and supportive People Team for an initial 2-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with managers, handling employee relations matters, driving people initiatives, and delivering a high-quality HR service in a fast-paced environment.

The Role
Working closely with HR Business Partners and operational teams, you will provide professional HR support across a range of people-related activities, ensuring processes are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in line with best practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing first-class HR support and guidance to managers and employees across assigned business areas.
  • Managing a range of employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance matters.
  • Supporting recruitment activity, onboarding processes, payroll administration, and employee benefits.
  • Assisting in the delivery of People Plans and wider HR projects.
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
  • Analysing HR data, monitoring trends, and producing reports to support informed decision-making.
  • Supporting organisational change, workforce planning, and capability development initiatives.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement projects and helping drive innovative HR service delivery.

About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation and employee relations processes.
  • Experience managing complex HR casework from start to finish.
  • Exposure to recruitment and wider HR administration processes.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Confidence using HR systems and interpreting people data.
  • CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) or equivalent HR experience.
  • A-Level qualifications (or equivalent).
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Package & Details
  • Temporary contract for approximately 2 months - Starting Mid October until end of December
  • 37 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday
  • Immediate opportunity to join an established and supportive HR team
  • Competitive hourly rate

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for your next temporary opportunity and enjoy working in a people-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Devon & Cornwall branch.
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