Temporary HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Job Title: HR Business Partner (HRBP)
Contract: Temporary, 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Location: Soho, London
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

About the Role

This role would suit an HR professional who has previously worked within a start-up or scale-up environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats. The successful candidate will be adaptable, resourceful, and confident operating in a rapidly changing business, helping to establish and improve HR processes while providing practical support across HR, administration, and office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the HR Consultant to review, develop, and implement new HR policies and procedures.
• Support the redesign and organisation of HR filing systems.
• Manage and administer employee benefits, acting as a key point of contact for staff queries.
• Coordinate the onboarding and offboarding process, ensuring a positive employee experience and smooth transitions.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and other HR documentation.
• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Assist with the setup and organisation of the new London office, including sourcing office supplies, health and safety essentials, and creating a welcoming reception area.
• Ensure HR administration is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support ad hoc HR projects and business initiatives as required.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Previous experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or Senior HR Advisor role.
• Strong generalist HR knowledge across the full employee lifecycle.
• Experience implementing HR policies, processes, and organisational improvements.
• Previous experience working within a start-up, scale-up, or high-growth business, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Comfortable building HR frameworks and processes from the ground up where required.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to balance strategic HR initiatives with hands-on operational support.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working closely with senior leaders.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.
• Experience supporting business growth, organisational change, or company expansions.
• Experience assisting with office setup, relocation, or workplace projects.
• Previous experience working in a small to medium-sized business environment.