HR Business Partner
- Joshua Robert Recruitment
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
- Jan 28, 2026
Contractor
HR / Recruitment
Job Description
Job Role - HR Business Partner
Location - Newcastle NE1
Salary - £21.00 - £26.00 per hour DOE
Job Type - Contract
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Human Resources Business Partner to join their HR team on a interim basis. This role will work closely with senior leaders to provide strategic and operational HR support, helping to drive people initiatives that align with business objectives.
As a trusted advisor, you will support managers across the full employee lifecycle, influencing leadership decisions and supporting organisational performance and culture.
Key Responsibilities
Location - Newcastle NE1
Salary - £21.00 - £26.00 per hour DOE
Job Type - Contract
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Human Resources Business Partner to join their HR team on a interim basis. This role will work closely with senior leaders to provide strategic and operational HR support, helping to drive people initiatives that align with business objectives.
As a trusted advisor, you will support managers across the full employee lifecycle, influencing leadership decisions and supporting organisational performance and culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders to deliver HR strategy aligned to business goals
- Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, and absence
- Support organisational change, restructures, and workforce planning
- Coach and develop managers to build leadership capability
- Lead on key HR projects and initiatives, including engagement and wellbeing
- Ensure HR policies and practices are applied consistently and compliantly
- Use people data and insight to inform decision-making
- Support talent management, succession planning, and development initiatives
- Proven experience in a Human Resources Business Partner or similar advisory role
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing at all levels
- Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or working towards
- Experience within sector e.g. property, professional services, corporate, public sector
- Experience supporting change and transformation projects
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Opportunity to influence business strategy and culture
- Supportive, collaborative HR team
- Clear opportunities for development and progression
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