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

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• Business Partnering: Build strong relationships with senior leaders to align talent strategy with commercial business goals.
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• Employee Relations: Provide pragmatic, expert advice on ER matters, performance management, and employment legislation.
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• Talent & Recruitment: Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning, quality recruitment decisions, and candidate experience.
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• Payroll & Tech Governance: Oversee payroll compliance and data accuracy using the People First HRIS system; leverage tech and AI tools to optimize HR efficiency.
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• L&D & Projects: Identify training needs, support group learning initiatives, and deliver on the wider HR strategic roadmap.
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About You

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• Previous experience in an HR role or strong exposure to HR functions
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• Knowledge of employee relations
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• Commercially aware with the ability to balance people and business needs
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• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused
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• Experience in a fast-paced, creative, or entrepreneurial environment is desirable
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What’s on Offer

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• 50-£60k DOE
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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Company sick pay
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• Hybrid working
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• Summer Fridays
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• Health & fitness contribution (£49.99 per month)
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• Eye test allowance (£30 annually)
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• Company pension scheme
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• Private medical insurance
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• Season ticket loan (available for FTCs of 12 months or longer)
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• Cycle to work scheme (available for FTCs of 12 months or longer)
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• Access to mental health and wellbeing support platform
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Please note: You must be available immediately as this role is starting ASAP.