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HR Business Partner | Up to £50,000 | Hybrid (2 days onsite) | Hertfordshire

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a well-established organisation undergoing continued change and transformation?
We are recruiting for an HR Business Partner to join a forward-thinking organisation based in Hertfordshire. This is a hands-on generalist role where you'll partner closely with managers across the business, providing expert advice and guidance throughout the employee lifecycle while leading on complex people matters.
Working in a hybrid environment, you'll play a key role in supporting organisational objectives, driving best practice and helping managers navigate a range of employee relations and change programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex, high-volume employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance issues
• Lead investigations, hearings and the production of outcome reports
• Support and deliver organisational change initiatives, restructures and TUPE transfers
• Provide expert advice on employment law, HR policy and best practice
• Contribute to the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple service areas, influencing and challenging where appropriate
• Partner with managers to drive effective people management practices and positive employee outcomes

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR experience
• Previous experience within local government or the wider public sector (essential)
• Strong end-to-end employee relations experience
• Proven experience managing organisational change projects and TUPE transfers
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The confidence to influence, challenge and support managers at all levels

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to join a respected organisation during an exciting period of change
• Broad and varied HR Business Partnering role with exposure to senior stakeholders
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development

If you're looking for a role where you can utilise your HR expertise, influence key business decisions and play a pivotal role in organisational change, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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