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HR Business Partner Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated 5 November 2025
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An HR Business Partner, or People Business Partner develops and implements a business’ human resources (HR) strategies and policies. Their duties include organisational development, succession planning and coaching Supervisors and Managers to motivate and lead their teams.

HR Business Partner duties and responsibilities

The duties of HR Business Partners vary depending on their area of focus and the size of their business. In small to medium businesses, the work of HR Business Partners often overlaps with HR Generalists. However, commonly their main duties include:

  • Discussing business strategies, HR challenges and HR plans that can help the business with senior management and key collaborators
  • Working with management in their business area to make sure employees have the skills and resources they need to achieve their objectives
  • Developing plans for recruitment, training, restructuring and succession and helping relevant staff implement them
  • Coaching Line Managers on ways to motivate their employees and lead more effectively
  • Analysing human resource metrics and comparing results to key performance indicators

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HR Business Partner Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Fusion Resources are delighted to be working with an excellent automotive client, based in the Scarborough area. We are eager to speak to HR Managers / HR Business Partners looking for a new challenge.

The successful candidate will be a technically minded HR generalist, with experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment. You will be responsible for providing HR advice to managers and higher ups, dealing with Employee relations such as the full recruitment cycle and employee development, liaison with Trade Unions, and over seeing and improving the HR practices.

This role offers a permanent contract, with full time hours working over a 4 day week with hybrid working, a competitive salary and employee benefits.

Easily commutable from Malton, Bridlington, Scarborough, Whitby, and the surrounding areas.

Experience and qualifications

  • CIPD Qualified or working towards, supported by proven experience in a similar role.
  • HR Generalist experience, with employee relations and recruitment.
  • Highly IT literate - experience with using HR/Payroll and Finance systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £0.10 per hour

Benefits:
  • Company pension
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Scarborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
  • Human resources: 2 years (preferred)


Work Location: In ID: HRBusinessPart

Example 2

BramahHR are hiring for a HR Business Partner to join our growing client. Have you worked in a stand-alone role? Are you happy to be a hands-on HR professional? If so, take a look below!

Responsibilities:

  • Employee onboarding, ID/Right to Work verifications, and assistance throughout the whole employee life cycle
  • Controlling the PSL
  • Direct recruitment oversight includes all aspects of recruitment oversight.
  • Managing international background checks and gathering employee references.
  • Manage all disciplinary and grievance hearings
  • Providing all-around HR assistance, acting as the first point of contact for HR questions, and keeping the HR inbox up to date.
  • Lead with engagement/wellness and employee relations initiatives.
  • Developing HR policies and processes
  • Constructing benefit and compensation packages.
  • Managing programmes for employee wellbeing.
  • Leading D&I initiatives
  • Arranging for training activities












Skills/ Experience:

  • CIPD Level 5
  • Strong employment Law knowledge
  • Experience with D&I
  • Generalist HR experience




Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company car
  • Company events
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
Schedule:
  • Day Location: Hybrid remote in EGHAM

Example 3

The Real Wrap Co is a fast-paced food-to-go manufacturer. We have been placed on the fast-track top 100 companies for the past 3 years for growth, hitting a run rate of £28M turnover. We plan to grow to £40M in the next 3 years across our sites in Avonmouth, Bristol and Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

A new role has arisen for an experienced HR business partner to join our Aylesbury site. You'll be working with a newly developed and hard-working team. The HRBP will provide support to the development and delivery of the HR strategy for the site. You will support the GM in all HR matters at the site, whilst overseeing recruitment, training and development, along with the day-to-day HR function for all employees. This role will be busy, and interesting and provides an opportunity for you to make an impact with the support of the HR Manager located in Avonmouth.
  • You should have extensive HR generalist experience obtained within a manufacturing environment and exposure to complex casework. You will be dealing with all aspects of HR and be used to multitasking and prioritising your workload.
  • You will work closely with the Management team to set and deliver the people plan. You must have great communication and influencing skills that work at every level within the organisation.
  • You will have a good understanding of employment law and you will continue to coach and empower line management.

You should:
  • Be confident and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Have a thorough understanding of employment law
  • Have great communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
  • Be resilient through peaks of pressure and used to working to tight deadlines
  • Have extensive similar experience in previous manufacturing companies

As well these skills you should ideally have:
  • Level 5 or higher CIPD qualification
  • 5 years' experience in a similar role
  • Proficient with Microsoft software and the ability to effectively manipulate Excel spreadsheets

Perks on completion of the 3-month probationary period include (T&Cs applicable):
  • Birthday off work!
  • +6 free annual cinema tickets (VUE, Cribbs)
  • Onsite gym coming soon! (Onsite shower facilities)
  • Opportunity to be ‘Employee of the Month’
  • Monthly social events
  • Free sandwiches and other tasty RW products (stock dependant)

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary: From £28,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Aylesbury, HP19 8SS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work resources: 1 year (preferred)

Example 4

JOIN A TEAM THAT’S Changing THE WORLD

WAE exists to accelerate the advantage and impact of our clients. We do it through innovative engineering and technology that solves complex problems and brings a step-change in weight, speed and efficiency. Join us to help fulfil our mission to accelerate an efficient, electric and sustainable future.

An opportunity has arisen for a Human Resources Business Partnerto join our rapidly expanding and exciting Human Resources team. The role will be to support managers to develop their workforce through planning and partnering with the Talent Acquisition and L&D teams. You will create a positive work environment to enable a motivated and engaged workforce to help optimise employee performance and retention

Job role:

· Partner with line management and provide daily HR guidance

· Analyse trends and metrics with the HR team

· Partner with L&D Business Partner and Head of Talent Acquisition on recruitment and training strategies and issues

· Resolve complex employee relations issues and address grievances

· Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention

· Provide HR policy guidance

· Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning

· Identify training needs for teams and individuals

· Evaluate training programmes

· Suggest new HR strategies

· Manage HR Administrator(s)

About you:

· Proven experience working at a HR Business Partner

· Excellent people management skills

· Analytical and goal oriented

· Demonstrable experience with HR metrics

· Thorough knowledge of employer/employee legislation

· Full understanding of all HR function best practices

· Degree (or equivalent) in a HR related field

We’ll provide:

· A competitive salary

· Training to add to your existing skills and accelerate your career

· A supportive and empowering work environment

Application deadline:

Closing date for applications is 24th February 2023.



The role will be based at our offices in Kidlington, Oxfordshire with some activities required at our headquarters in Grove, Oxfordshire.

Disclaimers and DEI:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At WAE we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skills. WAE is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Gym membership
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Referral programme
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Work Hybrid remote in Kidlington, OX5

Example 5

The Heathcotes Group is one of the leading providers of residential care for adults, with over 70 specialist services in the UK. We provide residential accommodation and support for adults with Learning Disabilities, Mental Illness and challenging behaviours.

We are recruiting for a HR Business Partner to join our well established, experienced HR Team. This role will typically involve 3 days working out in the field, 1 day in the business support centre (Chesterfield) and 1 day working from home. This could vary depending on business needs.

The Role

This role involves the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Provide a high level of HR business support to Heathcotes' midlands and southern region, with part of the week spent supporting onsite, predominantly in the Midlands, Nottinghamshire and Surrey.
  • Responsible for all people related issues in the region, acting as the lead point of contact.
  • Build relationships with Managers, gain an in-depth understanding of the business and sector to be able to effectively support the business from a HR perspective.
  • Coach and support Managers to be able to resolve problems and resolve any matters relating to people management.
  • Be the subject matter expert in employee relations matters, including: grievance and disciplinary matters, absence management, retention & performance management, effectively managing risk to the business.
  • Provide managers with advice and guidance through all HR cases and oversee to an outcome in a timely manner, providing solutions and escalating complex or sensitive issues to the Head of People.
  • Instil a Performance Management culture using the appropriate tools available and work with Managers on the management of performance of their teams.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of workforce requirements to assist managers with the planning and deployment of employees.
  • Identify skills gaps and development needs in managers and deliver business focused solutions to develop capability.
  • Lead on regional change programmes and ad hoc projects.
  • Provide the Head of People with KPI Reports including; monthly absence, turnover and employee relations case data.

The Benefits

Working in the HR Team at Heathcotes, you can enjoy the following benefits:
  • Working with and being supported by a friendly and welcoming HR Team, with vast experience and knowledge.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • 25 days annual leave + statutory holidays.
  • Paid DBS check.
  • Company pension.
  • On-site parking.
  • Eligibility for a Blue Light discount card.
  • Employee benefits platform (Sodexo)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (Care First)
  • Training, development and progression opportunities within Heathcotes and also the wider Envivo Group.

About You

We are looking for the following skills, knowledge and experience:
  • Previous experience working in a similar role, working remotely and covering multiple sites is essential.
  • Ability to travel to sites and be in attendance approximately 3 days per week is essential, as is being available to attend the business support centre in Chesterfield 1 day per week.
  • CIPD Level 3 qualified, ideally level 5.
  • Strong Employee Relations management experience.
  • Commercially - minded.
  • Experience working in the Health & Social Care sector is an advantage, but not essential.

If this sounds like the role for you, then please apply as soon as possible, as a high volume of response is expected for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
  • Referral to Friday

Example 6

HR Business Partner

About the Role

Our client is a growing facilities management business with a reputation for quality, reliability and service.

We are looking to recruit a pragmatic and collaborative HR Business Partner, three days a week to support Central Functions, Capital Projects and Risers.

About the Role

Reporting to the HR Director, and as a key member of the Operational Senior Management team, the HR Business Partner will be responsible for providing a pro-active partner service to the Central Functions to ensure that the people agenda supports business objectives. Delivering value added, strategically aligned support to the team in the development and delivery of people strategies to support the business goals of the Operations and the wider organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a wide-ranging HR Business Partnering service to management, ensuring that all managers have the necessary tools and capability to professionally manage themselves and their people.
  • Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership to address the people challenges for the business area.
  • Use key people analytics to inform decisions and make recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Management of HR projects and change within the business.
  • Build management capability through coaching and challenging on people management and decisions.
  • Create solutions to people issues that enable stakeholders to better meet their commercial objectives.
  • Use data and metrics to identify potential issues and support decision-making that really increases employee engagement.
  • Build and maintain visible and meaningful working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and partners.
  • Advise on HR legal and employee relations matters to ensure consistency, legal compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Plan and implement HR initiatives and projects aligned to HR's strategic planning process and business-driven initiatives.

About You

You will be an experienced HR Business Partner, ideally, supported by your CIPD level 7 and a proven background in adding value and improving operational efficiencies through managing cost and people development. High quality communication and stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to deliver HR services across multiple sites will be essential for success in this role. Experience of leading through change and transformation advantageous.

In Return

  • Our benefits package includes the following:
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the opportunity to buy 5 days holiday at the start of the year
  • Up to 6% Pension contribution
  • Life Assurance policy
  • Payroll Giving Scheme
  • Various training and development opportunities
  • Free parking
  • Free gym

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 22.5 per week

Salary: £60,000.00-£63,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company car
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Gym membership
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay



Application question(s):
  • Are CIPD Level 7 qualified with proven HR business partnering experience?
  • Are you highly organised, with a collaborative communication style?
  • Are you experienced in reducing absence levels & improving attrition?
  • Can you deliver HR services across geographies?


Work Location: In ID: JTR1308
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What does an HR Business Partner do?

An HR Business Partner works closely with a business to develop human resources systems that support their overall goals. They also help to implement human resources policies by supporting Line Managers. They regularly review data to determine whether their policies meet key performance indicators and may suggest changes to improve results. Most HR Business Partners work in a specific area of their business. For example, HR Business Partners aligned to sales help their business create a culture that drives more sales.

HR Business Partner skills and qualifications

HR Business Partners use a variety of hard and soft skills to help businesses improve their human resources strategies and meet their goals. A successful HR Business Partner will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:

  • Relationship management, especially at managerial and collaborator levels
  • Business management, including financial management and strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication, including active listening, for determining business goals and suggesting ways to achieve them through human resource initiatives
  • Logic, analytics and problem-solving for evaluating business metrics and determining ways to improve results
  • Comprehensive understanding of employment laws, including inclusion and diversity programmes
  • Comprehensive understanding of the industry, focus area and business trends

HR Business Partner experience requirements

HR Business Partners must have in-depth experience working in a senior human resources role. Most HR Business Partners have worked as HR Generalists, HR Specialists and other client-facing roles. These positions give people experience working with senior leaders and managing relationships with stakeholders and Line Managers.

HR Business Partner education and training requirements

Most businesses ask for candidates with relevant CIPD certified qualifications. The CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Certificate in HR Management or CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Diploma in HR Management are some of the most common qualifications for HR Business Partners. Many HR Business Partners also have foundation degrees, higher national diplomas or standard degrees in related topics, such as human resources management or business management and human resources.

HR Business Partner salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for an HR Business Partner in the UK is £46, 230 per year. Salaries may vary depending on an HR Business Partner’s education, location, employer and business sector.

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