Hatty Blue Recruitment Ltd
HR & Talent Business Partner | (12-Month FTC – Maternity Cover) | Creative Agency (Start ASAP) | London / Hybrid | up to £60,000 per annum
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded HR & Talent Business Partner to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial creative business. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will balance strategic people planning with day-to-day operational HR delivery to drive performance, culture, and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Partnering: Build strong relationships with senior leaders to align talent strategy with commercial business goals.
- Employee Relations: Provide pragmatic, expert advice on ER matters, performance management, and employment legislation.
- Talent & Recruitment: Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning, quality recruitment decisions, and candidate experience.
- Payroll & Tech Governance: Oversee payroll compliance and data accuracy using the People First HRIS system; leverage tech and AI tools to optimize HR efficiency.
- L&D & Projects: Identify training needs, support group learning initiatives, and deliver on the wider HR strategic roadmap.
About You
- Previous experience in an HR role or strong exposure to HR functions
- Knowledge of employee relations
- Commercially aware with the ability to balance people and business needs
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused
- Experience in a fast-paced, creative, or entrepreneurial environment is desirable
What’s on Offer
- 50-£60k DOE
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company sick pay
- Hybrid working
- Summer Fridays
- Health & fitness contribution (£49.99 per month)
- Eye test allowance (£30 annually)
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Season ticket loan (available for FTCs of 12 months or longer)
- Cycle to work scheme (available for FTCs of 12 months or longer)
- Access to mental health and wellbeing support platform
Please note: You must be available immediately as this role is starting ASAP.
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