HR Business Partner

People (HR) Business Partner

Bristol | Hybrid Working - 2 days in the office per week

£36,000 + Excellent Benefits

Fixed Term Contract – August 2026 to June 2027

A leading Bristol-based professional services business is seeking a People (HR) Business Partner to join their collaborative HR team on a maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR Advisor or Junior HR Business Partner looking to take the next step in their HR career within a highly supportive environment. The organisation offers significant coaching, development and exposure to a wide range of exciting HR and people projects.

The role is ideally full time, although candidates seeking four days per week will also be considered (one working day must be Monday).

The Role

As People Business Partner, you will partner with designated business areas to deliver proactive, commercially focused HR support. Responsibilities will include:

Partnering with Senior Managers to create and deliver division-specific people plans aligned to business objectives

Supporting and leading wider people initiatives and engagement projects

Coaching and advising managers on people-related matters, performance and development

Identifying opportunities for cultural and organisational improvement

Working collaboratively with the wider HR team to ensure consistency of approach

Monitoring and analysing people metrics and trends to support decision making

Supporting a broad range of operational and strategic HR activity

The Person

The successful candidate will have

CIPD qualification or be studying towards it

Experience within a HR Advisor, Junior HRBP or similar generalist HR role

Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment law

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

The confidence to build relationships with managers at all levels

A proactive and collaborative approach

Previous experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous

The Package

Salary of £36,000

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Bonus scheme

Life assurance (3x salary)

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Reduced rate health screening

Wellbeing support

Active social, charity and recognition initiatives

Excellent exposure to broader HR projects and development opportunities

Location: Central Bristol with hybrid working (2 days a week in the office)