Regional HR Business Partner
South Region – Retail / Hospitality / Leisure Sector
Field‑Based | Extensive Travel Required
Are you an energetic, down‑to‑earth HR Business Partner who thrives in fast‑paced, people‑centric environments? Do you bring experience from retail, hospitality, leisure, or similarly high‑volume, operational industries? If so, this regional role could be your next exciting step.
We’re supporting a dynamic and growing business in the search for a Regional HR Business Partner to cover key sites across the South, including:
Bournemouth, Farnham, Eastleigh, Gosport and others
This organisation operates full‑on, high‑energy sites with diverse customer profiles from family‑friendly experiences to member‑focused locations and even stag‑do‑style events. No two days look the same.
General Managers are deeply operational and hands‑on, so the HRBP plays a critical role in leadership development, capability building, coaching, and supporting managers with real‑world people challenges.
This is not a desk‑based HR role; it’s a visible, trusted partner position for someone who loves being out on site and working with people at all levels.
Regional HR Business Partner – About the role
Partnering with GM’s, Assistant Managers and department leaders to build capability, confidence and consistency in people leadership
Supporting a wide range of HR issues including ER, safeguarding situations, performance management, talent, culture, and team engagement
Working closely with a Divisional Director and the People & Culture Director, ensuring they are freed from day‑to‑day people escalations
Coaching leaders with very different experience levels, some highly seasoned, others new and developing
Embedding culture, brand values, leadership behaviours and people frameworks
Navigating a fast‑paced environment where sites “come alive” between 3pm and late evening
Understanding the operational intensity of each location and adapting your style accordingly
Handling environments with high volumes of frontline employees
Working with third‑party HR providers as needed
This role also includes occasional involvement with alternative education provision onsite, requiring good judgment around safeguarding and risk.
What We’re Looking For
Background in retail, hospitality, leisure, or high‑volume, multi‑site operations
Strong experience partnering with managers at all levels, especially new or developing leaders
Someone who genuinely enjoys being on the road and on site – not behind a desk
Down‑to‑earth, approachable and solutions‑oriented
Experience supporting demanding, hands‑on operations with lots happening at once
Comfortable with varied workplace cultures, team dynamics and sometimes challenging environments
Pragmatic HR partnering style: supportive, commercial, and able to cut through complexity
Able to work flexibly across the region- travel is essential
Personality fit is key: this business values individuals who are real, warm, resilient, positive, and able to influence.
Why Join?
This organisation has a genuinely strong culture, full-on in the best possible way – energetic, inclusive, people-focused and constantly evolving. You’ll be joining at a time where your expertise will genuinely shape leadership capability, employee experience, and long‑term people strategy.
Interested?
If you’re a confident, people‑first HRBP who loves empowering managers, solving real-world problems, and making a visible impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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