Part-time HR Business Partner Location: Hockley (covering clients within Essex)Part time - 21 hours - 3 days (on site) per weekSalary: £45-60k (pro-rata)Our client provides outsourced HR, payroll, recruitment and IT support to small businesses across the UK. Due to growth, they are now looking for an Essex based dynamic, experienced HR business partner, with a passion for helping small businesses, to join their growing team.This is a part-time role, where you will be required to work with clients on site. This is not a home based / remote working post. You''ll be the trusted HR partner, delivering commercial, practical solutions across the full employee lifecycle. What you''ll be doingPartnering with small business owners to provide tailored HR advice and solutionsSupporting with recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, and complianceConducting HR audits and creating bespoke contracts, handbooks, and policiesAdvising on complex ER issues (grievances, disciplinaries, redundancies, capability, sickness)Staying ahead of HR trends and helping clients streamline processesBuilding strong relationships and delivering high-quality, timely HR supportTo be considered for the role you will need:CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) highly desirable5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally with small businesses or outsourced HR providersHands-on experience managing complex ER casesStrong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skillsTech-savvy wit