HR Business Partner

We are seeking an experienced People Business Partner to provide short-term cover (approx. 3 months) within a small, high-pressure HR/People & Culture team. This role requires someone who can immediately step in, manage a demanding employee relations caseload, and support senior stakeholders across operational and enabling functions.

This is a senior generalist HRBP role with a high volume of complex, hands-on employee relations work. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in environments where stakeholder challenge and legal risk awareness are common.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations (Core Focus)

Manage a heavy ER caseload (approx. 25 concurrent cases). Handle misconduct, grievances, harassment, attendance, and other sensitive issues. Support and coach managers through formal processes; draft correspondence and scripts. Contribute to ongoing Employment Tribunal processes as required.Stakeholder Management

Act as the key HR contact for a defined group of senior stakeholders. Provide ongoing updates, guidance, and support to managers and senior leaders. Ensure issues are managed efficiently and do not fall through the gaps.People & Culture Delivery

Maintain continuity of HR support while permanent staff are absent. Support organisational culture initiatives and HR transformation efforts. Lead monthly stakeholder HR meetings focusing on data, insight, and case discussions. Collaborate with internal HR specialists; no external ER provider is used.Environment & Expectations

Fast-paced, reactive, and demanding environment. Requires resilience, confidence, and strong relationship-building skills. Operates within a hierarchical, high-scrutiny organisational culture.Essential Criteria

Strong HR Business Partnering experience. Extensive hands-on ER casework experience. Ability to navigate complex, sensitive, or contentious HR matters. Experience supporting Employment Tribunal processes. CIPD Level 7 (or working towards) with Chartered/Fellow membership, or equivalent experience.Desirable Experience

Experience in legal, law enforcement, or regulatory-style organisations. Experience in smaller organisations (approx. <500 employees). Familiarity with Oracle HR systems or similar HR platforms