HR Business Partner (UK)

Key Highlights:

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Location: Newcastle, hybrid working

Reporting to: People Manager

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 DOE

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner will be our relay on the ground in Newcastle, responsible for day-to-day HR operations and people initiatives for our UK team. Reporting to the People Manager, this role requires a highly autonomous, proactive and knowledgeable individual who can navigate UK employment law while working hand in hand with the wider People team across the UK and France. The HR Business Partner will be the main point of contact for all UK employees and a trusted partner to local managers, making sure HR best practices are applied consistently.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs and run the end-to-end recruitment process for all UK roles, from job brief and advertisement to offer, including right-to-work and pre-employment checks.

HR Administration & Payroll: Prepare and validate the UK monthly payroll inputs with our external payroll provider, and manage pension and benefits administration. Oversee all administrative tasks related to the employee lifecycle (contracts, changes, leavers) and keep employee records accurate in our HRIS platform (HiBob).

Employee Relations & Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for UK employee queries, providing guidance and support. Act as a trusted partner to line managers on day-to-day people management, including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance cases, in line with ACAS guidance.

Employment Law & Compliance: Ensure all HR practices and internal policies comply with UK employment law and GDPR. Keep the UK employee handbook and policies up to date, and support right-to-work and sponsor licence compliance where applicable.

Global HR Projects: Work closely with the People Manager and the wider People team on group HR projects, such as performance management and compensation and benefits reviews, and lead their successful implementation in the UK.

Employee Engagement & Development: Champion a positive work environment through various engagement initiatives. Own UK onboarding and training, and support the development of career paths for UK employees.

Office Management: Oversee the Newcastle office, collaborating with third-party providers to ensure the maintenance, cleanliness, and health and safety of the premises.

Essential Skills and Experience

At least five years of work experience in an HRBP, HR Advisor role, with a strong preference for experience within a tech or SME business.

Solid, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.

A strong foundation in all key HR disciplines, including employee relations, recruitment, and HR administration.

Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Proactive mindset with a hands-on approach.

High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

A CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or a degree in Human Resources or a related field.

Experience with right-to-work checks and sponsor licence compliance.

Previous experience using an HRIS platform, especially Hibob.

A background in UK payroll and pension (auto-enrolment) processes.

Experience in an international context, supporting cross-border HR initiatives (working with France is a plus; French language skills are a bonus, not a requirement).