HR Business Partner

An established, multi-site organisation is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support leaders in building high-performing, engaged teams and delivering meaningful people strategies.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to tackle complex people challenges, influence decision-making, and drive organisational effectiveness. You’ll be visible within the business, providing practical guidance while using data and insight to shape outcomes.

The role

Operating as a trusted advisor, you’ll support leaders across the full employee lifecycle—from organisational design and change through to performance, engagement, and employee relations. You’ll combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic approach, ensuring people initiatives are aligned to business priorities and deliver measurable impact.

What you’ll be doing

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• Acting as a key partner to leaders, providing expert advice on people-related matters and supporting delivery of business objectives
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• Leading on organisational change activity, including restructures, transitions, and workforce planning
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• Using people data and insight to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, translating these into clear actions
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• Supporting and coaching managers to build capability, improve engagement, and address performance challenges
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• Managing complex employee relations cases, including high-risk or sensitive issues
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• Contributing to the development and implementation of people initiatives, policies, and frameworks
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• Delivering training and guidance to support leadership capability and consistency in people management
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• Building strong relationships across the organisation, offering constructive challenge where needed
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• Supporting wider HR projects and continuous improvement activity
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What they’re looking for

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• A credible HR professional with strong experience operating in a business partnering capacity
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• Solid understanding of UK employment law and its practical application
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• Experience working in complex, multi-site or operational environments
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• A track record of managing organisational change and influencing senior stakeholders
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• Confidence handling a broad range of employee relations matters, including complex cases
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• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and recommendations
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Comfortable working at pace, balancing strategic input with hands-on delivery

Someone who loves travelling to different sites and someone loves to be highly visible.

This is an opportunity to step into a visible, impactful role where you’ll shape how people strategies are delivered on the ground. You’ll have the autonomy to influence, the backing to challenge, and the scope to make a tangible difference across a diverse organisation.