HR Business Partner (Human Resources)

By December 2, 2025 No Comments
Job Category: Temporary
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: southampton

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a HR Business Partner for our client a government organisation in Southampton.

The successful candidate will work closely with directorates, service leaders and managers to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions to address people-related challenges. They will partner with senior leaders to turn their strategic plans into tangible people plans.

This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. Hybrid working 1 day per week in the office.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

  • Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on a wide range of HR issues, such as employee engagement, performance management, and disciplinary matters and signpost to the ER Lead.
  • Lead and support organisational change initiatives, ensuring that people are effectively managed through the change process.
  • Use data and analytics to identify trends, track performance, and make data-driven decisions about people-related issues.
  • Ensure that all HR practices comply with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Coach and mentor managers on effective people management practices.
  • Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, managers, and employees.

Personal Requirements:

  • A level 6 qualification such as an honours degree or experience demonstrating the capabilities associated with a qualification at that level.
  • CIPD qualified to chartered status or equivalent HR experience.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of employment law and HR best practice and public sector employment policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of public sector employment policies and procedures (Desirable).
  • Experience of developing workforce plans that reflect organisational/departmental need (Desirable).

Working Hours: 36hrs / 9:00am – 17:00pm / Monday to Friday

Pay: £31.14 per hr

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

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