HR Business Partner - Professional Services

Our client, a professional services firm that continues to grow, has newly created an HR Business Partner role to support the evolving needs of their people and leadership team. This is a hands-on position that blends operational HR with trusted partnering, offering real scope to shape how HR supports a modern, expanding accounting practice.

This role suits someone who enjoys variety, values strong relationships, and is comfortable balancing day-to-day HR delivery with longer-term people initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for employee and manager HR queries
• Advising on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning as the firm grows
• Reviewing and improving HR policies, processes, and documentation
• Partnering with leaders on performance management, development, and engagement
• Supporting change initiatives, including organisational growth and role design
• Managing HR data, reporting, and systems to support informed decision-making

Ideal candidate

• 4+ years’ experience across generalist HR or HR business partnering
• The confidence to influence and advise senior stakeholders
• A practical, people-centred approach with sound judgement
• An appreciation of diverse working styles, backgrounds, and career stages
• The ability to adapt in a changing, growth-oriented environment
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent is highly desirable, along with relevant education in Human Resources, Business, or Law.