Human Resources Business Partner (Temporary)

About the role

We are partnering with a leading education organisation to recruit a Human Resources Business Partner on a 12‑month temporary basis. The role is based in East London and offers a hybrid working pattern – four days onsite and one day remote each week.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality HR support to managers and staff, reflecting organisational values.
• Maintain compliance with UK employment law and internal policies.
• Drive team performance by acting as a hands‑on teammate and role model within the HR department.
• Own the employee lifecycle for the assigned department, from recruitment to exit.
• Guide managers and employees through key employment milestones, with a strong focus on recruitment and employee relations.
• Resolve complex workplace issues and deliver proactive advice across all seniority levels.

Required profile

• Extensive experience as an HR Business Partner in the public sector.
• Strong background working with HRIS databases.
• End‑to‑end case‑management experience in employee relations, handling complex cases.
• Proven ability to deliver the full employee lifecycle process.
• Experience providing HR advisory services to all organisational levels.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office packages.

Required skills

• HRIS databases
• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £24‑£26.
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
• Hybrid working model (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).