HR Business Partner
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £56,209 to £58,820 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus generous Civil Service defined benefit pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Location: | BS34 8SR |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Office For Students |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | R0001382 |
Summary
HR Business Partner
Location: Bristol
£56,209 - £58,820 plus generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
12 month fixed term contract
The opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner with a solid background in casework management and employment law to join our team during busy period and play a key role in delivering strategic HR solutions across the organisation.
The role
As an HR Business Partner, you’ll provide a proactive, professional HR service that supports the delivery of the OfS’s strategic aims and objectives. You’ll work closely with an assigned directorate, tailoring HR solutions to meet both organisational and directorate needs. Collaboration is key—you’ll partner with other HRBPs and working leads to maintain and improve HR processes across the organisation, ensuring consistency and best practice. This is an opportunity to get involved with driving forward our ambitious people strategy.
About you
You’ll have solid experience as an HR Business Partner, with a strong understanding of employment law and casework management. Your background includes developing and implementing HR policies, interpreting and utilising HR management information, and using your facilitation skills to engage and develop stakeholders effectively.
You have the ability to link HR initiatives to wider organisational objectives. Ideally, you’ll also bring experience of working within the public sector or Civil Service, but most importantly, you’ll be proactive, collaborative, and committed to delivering an exceptional HR service.
Location: Bristol
£56,209 - £58,820 plus generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
12 month fixed term contract
The opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner with a solid background in casework management and employment law to join our team during busy period and play a key role in delivering strategic HR solutions across the organisation.
The role
As an HR Business Partner, you’ll provide a proactive, professional HR service that supports the delivery of the OfS’s strategic aims and objectives. You’ll work closely with an assigned directorate, tailoring HR solutions to meet both organisational and directorate needs. Collaboration is key—you’ll partner with other HRBPs and working leads to maintain and improve HR processes across the organisation, ensuring consistency and best practice. This is an opportunity to get involved with driving forward our ambitious people strategy.
About you
You’ll have solid experience as an HR Business Partner, with a strong understanding of employment law and casework management. Your background includes developing and implementing HR policies, interpreting and utilising HR management information, and using your facilitation skills to engage and develop stakeholders effectively.
You have the ability to link HR initiatives to wider organisational objectives. Ideally, you’ll also bring experience of working within the public sector or Civil Service, but most importantly, you’ll be proactive, collaborative, and committed to delivering an exceptional HR service.
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