HR & Talent Business Partner

HR & Talent Business Partner | (12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover) | Creative Agency (Start ASAP) | London / Hybrid | up to £60,000 per annum About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded HR & Talent Business Partner to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial creative business. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will balance strategic people planning with day-to-day operational HR delivery to drive performance, culture, and engagement. Key Responsibilities • Business Partnering: Build strong relationships with senior leaders to align talent strategy with commercial business goals. • Employee Relations: Provide pragmatic, expert advice on ER matters, performance management, and employment legislation. • Talent & Recruitment: Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning, quality recruitment decisions, and candidate experience. • Payroll & Tech Governance: Oversee payroll compliance and data accuracy using the People First HRIS system; leverage tech and AI tools to optimize HR efficiency. • L&D & Projects: Identify training needs, support group learning initiatives, and deliver on the wider HR strategic roadmap. About You • Previous experience in an HR role or strong exposure to HR functions • Knowledge of employee relations • Commercially aware with the ability to balance people and business needs • Highly organised with strong attention to detail • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused • Experience in a fast-paced, creative, or entrepreneurial environment is desirable What’s on Offer • 50-£60k DOE • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Company sick pay • Hybrid working • Summer Fridays • Health & fitness contribution (£49.99 per month) • Eye test allowance (£30 annually) • Company pension scheme • Private medical insurance • Season ticket loan (available for FTCs of 12 months or longer) • Cycle to work scheme (available for FTCs of 12 months or longer) • Access to mental health and wellbeing support platform Please note: You must be available immediately as this role is starting ASAP.