HR Business Partner

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

£40,000-£50,000 Pro Rata – 30 hours weekly

East Sussex

Tony Alan is delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with a well-established organisation in East Sussex to recruit a HR Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This organisation takes great pride in striving for excellence in everything they do, while supporting their people to cultivate a culture of creativity and innovation.

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, this is a fantastic opportunity to take on a truly impactful role within a key business area. As a trusted advisor, you will deliver proactive, solutions-focused HR support, aligning people strategies with both strategic and operational goals.

You will work closely with senior leaders to identify challenges, analyse business needs, and shape effective, forward-thinking solutions. From influencing decision-making to driving the delivery of meaningful initiatives, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing performance and ensuring best value across your remit.

Such duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Work in close partnership with managers and senior leadership to anticipate business needs, influence practical discussions, and support confident decision-making on complex and sensitive matters
• Manage the flow of management information to and from key stakeholders, providing insightful analysis and evaluation to support decision-making.
• Advise and support managers in the effective interpretation and application of policies and procedures
• Play an integral role in change initiatives including planning and implementation
• Provide expert guidance to managers on employee relations and employment law matters, supporting the management of performance, grievance, and disciplinary issues in line with policy, legislation, and best practice
• Contribute to project work where required

The successful candidate will have proven experience operating as an HR Business Partner or HR Advisor within a large, matrix environment. You will bring up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practice, providing robust, pragmatic advice to managers. You will have demonstrable experience in developing and implementing people management policies, procedures, and change initiatives that drive improvements and support business performance. Strong analytical skills are essential, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and use insights to inform decision-making and shape effective solutions.

A proactive, solutions-focused approach is key, alongside the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering against project timelines. Confident and credible, you will build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and be motivated by variety, challenge, and continuous change.

If you feel that you would be suitable for this position, please apply with your CV.

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