Assistant HR Business Partner

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant HR Business Partner to cover a 14‑month maternity leave within a large, dynamic organisation near Birmingham city centre. You will work alongside another Assistant HR Business Partner and an HR Administrator, supporting up to 1,000 colleagues across the full employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Provide accurate advice to line managers on performance, sickness, occupational health, conduct, discipline, grievances, secondments, TUPE, probation and AWOL.
• Balance employment legislation, internal policy and organisational risk when delivering guidance.
• Support the delivery and monitoring of small HR projects and people initiatives.
• Represent HR on cross‑functional projects where appropriate.
• Undertake employee consultation for TUPE, organisational change and onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with the employee advisory team for complex formal case work.

Required profile

• Current, in‑depth knowledge of UK HR and employment law.
• Proven experience in an HR generalist role, preferably supporting a large workforce.
• Ability to coach and advise managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Strong collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous service improvement.
• Flexibility to work within core hours (10 am – 3 pm) and a hybrid schedule.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary up to £46,000 per year, dependent on experience.
• Fixed‑term contract for up to 14 months.
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.
• 40 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension scheme, private dental and health insurance.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits platform.