Full job descriptionAssistant HR Business Partner
Location: East Sussex
Contract: 9-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC), Full Time
Hybrid Working: 2 days per week in the office (Lewes)


LHH Recruitment Solutions are delighted to be partnering with a respected organisation in East Sussex to recruit an Assistant HR Business Partner on a 9-month fixed term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a busy and supportive People Services team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality HR advice and partnering support across a diverse operational workforce. The organisation provides essential services to local communities and is committed to developing an inclusive, high-performing culture where people can thrive.


The Opportunity
Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will provide expert HR guidance to managers across a range of employee relations, workforce planning and organisational development matters. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping leaders navigate complex people issues while ensuring policies, procedures and employment legislation are applied consistently and pragmatically.
This is a varied role offering exposure to strategic and operational HR activities, including workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, organisational change and management development.


Key Responsibilities
*Partner with managers to provide proactive and practical HR advice on a broad range of people matters.
*Support workforce planning activities, recruitment campaigns and selection processes.
*Coach and develop managers in effective people management practices and employment policy application.
*Advise on attendance management, capability, disciplinary and grievance matters.
*Support organisational change initiatives, providing guidance to managers and employees throughout periods of transition.
*Analyse workforce data and people metrics to inform decision-making and identify trends.
*Develop and deliver HR-related training and workshops for managers.
*Contribute to the review and development of HR policies, procedures and best practice.
*Work closely with Occupational Health providers and other internal stakeholders to support employee wellbeing and attendance management.
*Assist with consultation and engagement activities with employee representatives and trade unions.
*Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the People Services function.


About You
We are seeking an HR professional who combines strong technical HR knowledge with excellent relationship-building and coaching skills.
You will ideally have:
*CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent HR experience).
*Previous HR generalist experience within an advisory, officer or junior business partnering role.
*Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
*Experience managing a range of employee relations cases, including attendance, disciplinary, grievance and capability matters.
*Experience supporting recruitment and selection processes, including interview panels.
*Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
*Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret workforce data and produce meaningful insights.
*A proactive and customer-focused approach with the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
*Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.


If you’re interested, please apply as soon as possible and I will call you to discuss.