HR Business Partner/ER Business Partner

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per year.

Cradlefin Consultants are recruiting for an experienced HR professional looking for a dynamic role where you can truly make an impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, providing expert advice in a unionised environment, driving business success through strategic HR initiatives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re on the lookout for a proactive and commercially savvy HR/ER Business Partner to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and managers, providing expert guidance on a wide range of people-related matters. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the HR agenda, ensuring best practices, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Acting as a trusted advisor to managers, providing expert guidance on employee relations, complex case management, and conflict resolution.
• Leading high-risk and sensitive cases, ensuring compliance with employment law and mitigating risks.
• Partnering with stakeholders to understand business needs, supporting organisational change, and driving key HR initiatives.
• Supporting and coaching managers to enhance their leadership capability in handling performance, disciplinaries, grievances, and restructures.
• Developing and implementing HR policies to ensure best practice and compliance with employment legislation.
• Managing key HR processes, including performance appraisals and mid-year reviews, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with company goals.
• Collaborating with trade unions, leading negotiations, and fostering positive working relationships.
• Using HR data and analytics to inform decision-making, identify trends, and drive improvements.
• Delivering HR training sessions to equip managers with the skills needed to handle people-related challenges effectively.

Person Specifications:

• Proven experience in employee relations, with a strong background in managing complex cases.
• Demonstrable experience in working with trade unions, including consultation and negotiations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and industry best practices.
• Strong experience in resourcing and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• A pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset, with a strong commercial awareness.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.