HR Business Partner

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on partnering with leaders, driving change, and making a real impact across a business?

Do you enjoy balancing strategic HR projects with hands-on people support, while delivering exceptional employee experiences?

Are you looking for an HR Business Partner role where you can influence decision-making, lead meaningful initiatives, and help shape a positive workplace culture?

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join a successful multi-site retail business.

Reporting to the Head of HR and People, you will act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders, providing expert HR guidance and delivering initiatives that support organisational objectives. This is a varied role that combines operational HR support with strategic project work, systems management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

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• Partner with managers and leaders to provide expert advice throughout the employee lifecycle.
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• Lead and deliver HR projects, including organisational change, policy development and process improvements.
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• Manage and optimise HR systems including upgrades, testing and troubleshooting.
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• Oversee payroll processes through an external managed service provider, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
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• Drive continuous improvement across HR processes, systems and practices.
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• Support workforce planning, talent management and succession planning activities.
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• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
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• Manage complex employee relations cases, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
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• Deliver training and coaching to managers on HR policies, procedures and systems.
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About You

You will have:

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• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
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• Proven experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.
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• Strong knowledge of HR systems,
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• Experience leading HR projects and delivering successful outcomes.
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• Excellent understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
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• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights.
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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For immediate consideration, please apply now!