HR Business Partner (6 months)

Start Date: Mid-August 2026 Location: London About the Organisation We are partnering with a nationally recognised cultural and educational institution that attracts millions of visitors each year and plays a significant role in research, learning, public engagement and conservation. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a purpose-driven organisation where people are at the heart of delivering an exceptional public experience. This role would particularly suit HR professionals from the museum, heritage, cultural, higher education, charity or wider public sector environments who are passionate about supporting diverse workforces and working within mission-led organisations. The Opportunity As HR Business Partner, you will provide proactive and commercially focused HR support to senior stakeholders across a varied client group. Working as part of a collaborative HR team, you will play a key role in delivering people initiatives while providing expert advice on a broad range of employee relations and workforce matters.This is a hands-on business partnering role requiring strong relationship management skills, sound HR judgement and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Key Responsibilities • Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers and leaders across the organisation. • Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including sickness absence, performance management, disciplinary and grievance cases. • Support managers with complex case management, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies. • Partner with stakeholders to deliver people plans aligned to organisational objectives. • Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability in people management. • Contribute to organisational change, workforce planning and continuous improvement initiatives. • Support the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and best practice. • Mentor and support HR colleagues, sharing knowledge and building capability across the team. • Analyse HR trends and provide insights to support decision-making. About YouYou will be an experienced HR professional with: • A strong generalist HR Business Partner background. • Significant employee relations experience, including sickness absence, performance and complex case management. • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. • The ability to build credibility and effective relationships across a diverse organisation. • Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting colleagues and managers. • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. • A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach. What's on Offer? • The opportunity to work for a highly respected and recognisable organisation. • A varied and meaningful HRBP role within a purpose-led environment. • Exposure to a diverse workforce and senior stakeholders. • Collaborative and supportive HR team culture. • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk