People & Culture Business Partner

People & Culture Business Partner

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Join Sumer as a People & Culture Business Partner, driving people strategy across two London hubs – HW Fisher and Simmons Gainsford.

Overview

At Sumer, we unite ambitious regional firms to create a high‑performing, people‑first culture. As a core member of the Hub Leadership Team, you will partner with business leaders to drive group‑wide initiatives and local people priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic People & Culture partnership across DEI, L&D, Talent Management, Engagement, Reward and Change.
• Translate group people strategies into actionable local Hub plans.
• Support hub leadership with succession planning, workforce planning and talent development.
• Champion employee experience, engagement and a healthy, sustainable culture.
• Collaborate with HR Shared Services to ensure operational excellence.
• Escalate and advise on complex employee relations issues.
• Partner with CoEs on initiatives such as DEI, Reward, Performance and L&D.
• Use people data and insights to influence decisions and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven generalist People & Culture experience at Business Partner level or equivalent.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance strategic focus with operational delivery.
• Experience supporting change and transformation initiatives.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.

Benefits

• Private healthcare.
• Health Cash Back Plan.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible working.
• Generous holiday entitlement plus floating bank holidays.
• Work from anywhere – up to 10 days a year abroad. xwzovoh
• Enhanced family benefits.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Employment Details

Full‑time · Mid‑Senior level · People & Culture · London, United Kingdom

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