People Partner

Landuse; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the built environment based in Bristol is seeking a People Partner to join its growing People & Culture team. This full-time role requires strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience in managing employee relations cases. The People Partner will build relationships with stakeholders, provide HR guidance, and contribute to various strategic projects. The role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary between £39,000 and £45,000 FTE.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Employee Ownership Trust participation

Diverse work culture

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing ER cases from start to finish.
• Understanding of EDI principles and related initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and advice on employee relations cases.
• Build strong relationships with managers and teams.
• Maintain accurate employee data and comply with data protection.

Skills

UK employment law knowledge

ER case management

Stakeholder influence

HRIS experience

Data analysis

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

This is an exciting time to join LUC‘s People & Culture team. We are in a period of continued growth and success, about to celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2026 and embarking on a series of strategic People projects over the next three years. We are adding a People Partner to our diverse and ambitious People and Culture team (team of seven, growing to nine in 2026, to support approx. 320 employees). The role would suit someone who has strong business partnering and/or generalist HR experience who enjoys working closely with line managers and wants to get involved with some major impact initiatives.

The People Partner will be responsible for creating strong working relationships with key stakeholders and being a go to point of contact for their responsible area. The People Partner will provide sound advice on all things People-related and ensuring support on employee relations cases is fair and consistent. You will work with the wider People and Culture team to ensure best HR practice is provided to the business.

This new and exciting role will be within the People and Culture team, supporting in carving out business partnerships, whilst providing excellent HR advice and support to the business. There will be opportunities to bring your expertise to our team by being involved with projects that cover our Team plan but also our wider 3-year business plan.

Employment Law & Policy Guidance

• Provide accurate, up-to-date advice on employment law, organisational policies, and best practice.
• Support the review, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure all HR activities are compliant with statutory requirements and internal governance.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes and assess their impact on the organisation

ER Case Management

• Manage a varied caseload including absence management, probation, and performance issues, as well as (less frequently) disciplinaries and grievances.
• Support and coach managers through formal and informal ER processes, ensuring fair and consistent application
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases appropriately

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

• Support the delivery of EDI initiatives, strategy, and training opportunities
• Provide guidance on reasonable adjustments, inclusive people management, and equitable career development.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve employee engagement and organisational culture
• Advise managers on wellbeing risk factors, reasonable adjustments, and supportive interventions.
• Support wellbeing programmes, events, and resources

Business Partnering

• Build strong, trusted relationships with managers and teams.
• Understand operational goals and workforce needs to provide proactive people solutions.
• Influence decision-making using insight and expertise, not just process.
• Work collaboratively to support organisational change and continuous improvement.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee data and ensure compliance with data protection requirements.
• Interpret people metrics (e.g., turnover, absence, ER activity) to identify trends and recommend actions.
• Deliver regular and ad-hoc reports to stakeholders.
• Support the development of dashboards and improved data processes

The role includes the opportunity to share and participate actively in the management and ownership of the business through the Employee Ownership Trust, which places full ownership of the company with the employees.

The role is based in LUC’s office in Bristol. We work in a hybrid model with people being in the office a minimum of two days per week. There will also be travel required to visit sites, client offices and other office locations.

A full-time role is based on 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). However, LUC has a strong track record in flexible working, and we have been recognised for our flexible working culture, so we are happy to discuss a range of flexible working options for this role including part time hours (minimum 30 hours per week) if desired.

Experience and qualifications

The People Partner will have obtained a strong level of experience within a business partnering, advisory or generalist HR role and be confident in managing a variety of ER cases whilst delivering a number of key projects within the People and Culture Team and the wider business.

You will possess an approachable attitude and have the ability to provide HR support and guidance to the business at all levels, whilst having the ability to build long lasting relationships.

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Demonstrable experience managing ER cases from start to finish, liaising with external professionals where appropriate.
• Understanding of EDI principles and experience supporting related initiatives
• Experience in creating people-related reports, analysing the data and where applicable presenting the findings
• The ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders where applicable
• Experience working with HR Information Systems (HRIS) and ensuring data is maintained and updated regularly
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Effective team player and willingness to support colleagues and get stuck in when necessary
• The ability to work efficiently and respond quickly to meet deadlines, whilst working on a number of projects simultaneously.
• Strong administrative and IT skills, with enthusiasm to learn new tools and systems. Competent use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams essential.
• Alignment with our Values, with a genuine interest in making a positive impact on nature, people and places.
• Experience of visas and immigration administration via the SMS Home Office site, desirable but not essential
• Experience processing monthly payroll processes, including experience working with salary sacrifice benefits and pensions
• Knowledge of our sector or similar consultancy business / built environment / professional services would be advantageous.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or equivalent)

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Please apply by uploading your CV and covering letter via the above link

LUC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. We value the differences, needs and contributions a diverse workforce represents, and we strive to embed equality, diversity and inclusion in all our people related activities.

Location Bristol

Salary £39,000 - £45,000 FTE (Dependent on experience)

Contact name Arron Barker Contact email [e-mail] Contact phone [phone] Reference 2025-65