Job Description

Our client is a boutique insurance firm who has a close-knit, collaborative culture and is entering an exciting phase of strategic growth.
As part of its long-term succession planning, the business is seeking a Part-Time Human Resources Business Partner to work alongside the current Head of HR - with a clear pathway to transition into that leadership role within the next 12-24 months.
This position is ideal for an HR professional seeking a flexible part-time role that combines hands-on responsibility with strategic progression.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of HR, you will take ownership of day-to-day HR operations while contributing to longer-term people initiatives and organisational development. You will also have oversight of payroll and certain aspects of office management, ensuring the smooth running of key business functions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior management to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle - recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance, and offboarding.
• Administer payroll processes in conjunction with finance, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain HR systems and personnel records in line with data protection standards.
• Review, update, and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Oversee aspects of office management, including facilities coordination, supplier relationships, and health & safety compliance.
• Provide general administrative support to leadership as needed.
• Work closely with the Head of HR to ensure a smooth and effective leadership transition.

About You
The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded HR generalist who enjoys working in a hands-on, multi-faceted role within a smaller, people-focused organisation.
Requirements:

• 5-7 years' experience across the HR spectrum, ideally within financial or professional services.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice.
• Experience managing or processing payroll (directly or via third-party provider).
• Demonstrated ability to manage HR operations alongside broader office management duties.

What's on Offer

• Part-time position (3 days per week or flexible hours).
• Defined succession plan to Head of HR.

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a flexible leadership role with genuine long-term potential, we would love to hear from you.
Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons - men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.

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