My client are seeking a commercially minded and confident HR Business Partner to support senior stakeholders and drive people strategy across the business. This is a true partnering role requiring strong stakeholder management capability, solid employee relations experience, and the confidence to challenge and influence at all levels.
You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, balancing business objectives with people-focused solutions while maintaining high standards of fairness, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders to deliver the people strategy aligned to business goals
- Provide confident, constructive challenge and push back where appropriate
- Coach and influence managers on performance, engagement, and organisational effectiveness
- Lead and manage complex Employee Relations (ER) cases including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and absence
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies and employment law
- Support organisational change initiatives and workforce planning
- Analyse people data to inform decision-making and improve performance
- Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture
Skills
- Proven experience operating as a solid HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build credibility quickly
- Demonstrated confidence in pushing back and providing consultative challenge
- Significant Employee Relations experience, including complex case management
- High levels of empathy and emotional intelligence
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law
- Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset
Package
- Hybrid working, 2 days a week in the office
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