HR Business Partner - ER specialist

HR Business Partner (Temporary) x 2 positionsLocation: Yorkshire (1 day per week office-based, 4 days home working)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Contract: Temporary, 3-6 months
Start Date: September 2026Hours: 37.5 hours per week with flexible working (Flexi Time Scheme)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidaysPotential Permanent Opportunity Available

HR Business Partner

Hays HR are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well-established organisation based in Yorkshire to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner on a temporary basis for an initial 3-6 month assignment.

This opportunity has arisen due to an ongoing organisational restructure and will play a key role in supporting managers and employees through a period of change. The successful applicant will take ownership of a varied employee relations caseload while providing professional HR guidance and partnering support across the business.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional seeking a challenging interim role with a strong possibility of securing a permanent position for the right individual.

About the Role

As HR Business Partner, you will work closely with operational leaders and senior stakeholders, providing pragmatic and commercially focused HR support. A significant element of the role will involve managing complex employee relations matters arising from organisational change, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a broad range of employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters.
• Coaching and supporting managers to effectively manage people-related issues.
• Providing HR guidance during a period of organisational restructuring and change.
• Supporting consultation processes and workforce planning activities.
• Ensuring HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Identifying risks and recommending practical HR solutions to support business objectives.

About YouTo be successful in this role, you will be an experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee relations and business partnering.
You will be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience managing complex employee relations casework (minimum 3 years)
• Previous experience operating at HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor level.
• Strong knowledge and application of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience supporting organisations through periods of change and transformation.
• The ability to work autonomously whilst building effective working relationships.

CIPD Level 5 qualification or above is highly desirable.
Due to the hybrid nature of the role, applicants must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of the Yorkshire office location and be able to attend site one day per week.
What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays.
• Flexible working through an established flexi-time scheme.
• Predominantly home-based working (4 days per week).
• Opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
• Strong potential for the role to become permanent following the initial temporary assignment.

If you are a local, experienced HR professional and this is an attractive role for your circumstances, please click apply now for the most efficient response from the managing consultant, Julia Peat.

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