People Partner

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be partnering with a large, well-established organisation to recruit an experienced People Partner on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HR professional to join a busy People team and provide expert support across a range of complex employee relations matters.
We are seeking candidates who can hit the ground running, build credibility quickly with managers and stakeholders, and provide practical, commercial HR advice from day one.

Your new role
Reporting into the People function, you will provide hands-on HR support to managers, helping them navigate a range of people-related challenges while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.
Key responsibilities include:

• Providing timely and pragmatic advice on employee relations matters, including conduct, grievance, absence management and performance issues.
• Managing and supporting cases through all stages, from early resolution through to investigation, hearings and appeals.
• Supporting managers with documentation, risk assessment and procedural compliance.
• Conducting or supporting investigations, including note-taking, evidence review, report writing and outcome documentation.
• Interpreting and applying HR policies consistently and effectively to support sound decision-making.
• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Working collaboratively with Trade Union representatives to support positive employee relations.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Proven HR experience with strong employee relations and case management expertise.
• A sound understanding of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Experience of working with Trade Unions.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting managers through investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, hearings and appeals.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in return

• Immediate start opportunity.
• Competitive salary 24-25 per hour
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Opportunity to join a respected organisation during a busy and impactful period.
• Exposure to a varied and challenging employee relations caseload.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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