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HR Business Partner

Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Sevenoaks, Kent TN14, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The People Business Partner position in Sevenoaks is a full-time, temporary role lasting six months, starting on May 19, 2025, and ending on October 19, 2025.
  • The hourly rate for this position is £24.28, which translates to an equivalent salary of £45,363 per annum.
  • Candidates should possess proven experience as an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist, ideally with a strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
  • Key responsibilities include partnering with senior leaders to develop people strategies, providing HR advice, and driving change management initiatives.
  • The role requires a collaborative approach to promote a positive workplace culture and may involve leading HR audits and compliance activities.
Job Title: People Business PartnerLocation: SevenoaksContract Type: Full-time, Temporary (6 months)Start Date: 19 May 2025End Date: 19 October 2025Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 5:15pmHourly Rate: £24.28 (equivalent to £45,363 FTE)About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and proactive People Business Partner to provide strategic HR support to senior leaders within a high-performing organisation. This is a key opportunity to shape and deliver people initiatives that directly support business goals and drive positive cultural change.You will act as a trusted advisor, offering expert guidance across all areas of HR while supporting leadership in areas such as workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and organisational development.Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement people strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
  • Provide professional HR advice across a full generalist remit, ensuring policies and practices reflect best practice and core values.
  • Analyse workforce data to recommend and implement effective HR solutions.
  • Lead and support employee relations matters, offering high-quality, legally sound guidance.
  • Drive change management initiatives to support organisational transformation.
  • Contribute to workforce planning, succession strategies, and retention efforts.
  • Promote inclusive recruitment and employment practices to attract and retain diverse talent.
  • Lead on HR audit, compliance, and risk management activities.
  • Work collaboratively with L&D and other corporate teams to enhance employee development and HR service delivery.
Success Measures
  • First-time recruitment success rate of 75% or higher
  • Staff sickness maintained at or below 7.5%
  • Staff turnover below 15%
  • No high-level audit recommendations
Candidate ProfileYou will bring:
  • Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist
  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation and current HR best practices
  • Experience handling complex employee relations and workforce development matters
  • A data-informed, strategic mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • A collaborative approach and commitment to promoting a positive, inclusive workplace culture
  • CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a strategic impact within a progressive and values-led environment.

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