People Partner

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Co-Founder | HR Recruiter ǀ Human Resources ǀ Senior Leadership ǀ Middle Management ǀ Commerce & Industry ǀ North West ǀ Manchester

HR Business Partner EMEA

  • Permanent
  • Either Manchester or London based
  • 3 days on site, 2 days working from home with monthly or bimonthly travel to the other site and annual global travel

An established, growing, PE‑backed global business is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support operations across the UK, South Africa, and the Middle East. This is a hands‑on generalist role, focused on driving engagement, improving capability and supporting organisational growth.

This is an amazing opportunity to support the business with their growth strategy and drive positive change within this fast‑paced, fun business.

Key Responsibilities of the HR Business Partner

  • Partner with business leaders to align HR strategy with commercial goals
  • Lead on organisation design, workforce planning, ER and performance management
  • Support succession planning, talent development and engagement initiatives
  • Collaborate with centres of excellence across L&D, Reward and Talent
  • Use HR data and insights to influence decision‑making and track KPIs
  • Drive cultural consistency, manager development and DEI efforts

Key Requirements of the HR Business Partner

  • Proven experience in an HR Partner/Generalist role, ideally in a fast‑paced or global environment
  • Comfortable with organisational change, job evaluation and people projects
  • Strong understanding of UK employment law and case management
  • Able to influence stakeholders and work autonomously
  • Experience in the travel industry or similar is preferred
  • CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent (preferred)

If you are interested in this HR Business Partner position and feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or contact Kerry Norman for more information.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion, Hospitality, and Travel Arrangements

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Direct message the job poster from Medlock Partners

Co-Founder | HR Recruiter ǀ Human Resources ǀ Senior Leadership ǀ Middle Management ǀ Commerce & Industry ǀ North West ǀ Manchester

HR Business Partner EMEA

  • Permanent
  • Either Manchester or London based
  • 3 days on site, 2 days working from home with monthly or bimonthly travel to the other site and annual global travel

An established, growing, PE‑backed global business is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support operations across the UK, South Africa, and the Middle East. This is a hands‑on generalist role, focused on driving engagement, improving capability and supporting organisational growth.

This is an amazing opportunity to support the business with their growth strategy and drive positive change within this fast‑paced, fun business.

Key Responsibilities of the HR Business Partner

  • Partner with business leaders to align HR strategy with commercial goals
  • Lead on organisation design, workforce planning, ER and performance management
  • Support succession planning, talent development and engagement initiatives
  • Collaborate with centres of excellence across L&D, Reward and Talent
  • Use HR data and insights to influence decision‑making and track KPIs
  • Drive cultural consistency, manager development and DEI efforts

Key Requirements of the HR Business Partner

  • Proven experience in an HR Partner/Generalist role, ideally in a fast‑paced or global environment
  • Comfortable with organisational change, job evaluation and people projects
  • Strong understanding of UK employment law and case management
  • Able to influence stakeholders and work autonomously
  • Experience in the travel industry or similar is preferred
  • CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent (preferred)

If you are interested in this HR Business Partner position and feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or contact Kerry Norman for more information.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years’ experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion, Hospitality, and Travel Arrangements

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Medlock Partners by 2x

Get notified about new Human Resources Business Partner jobs in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026