Senior HR Business Partner

Senior Business Partner

Location: Plymouth (Hybrid Working - 3 Days Onsite)

Contract: 6 Months

Rate: £40 per hour (via Umbrella Company)

Security Clearance: BPSS required, with eligibility to obtain SC Clearance

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Partner to play a key role in shaping workforce strategy, driving talent acquisition excellence, and supporting organisational transformation within a complex and dynamic environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence critical workforce decisions, partner with senior leaders, and deliver innovative people solutions that enable long-term business success.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Workforce Planning

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• Translate workforce plans into practical hiring and resourcing strategies.
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• Ensure the right balance of permanent employees, contingent workers, and delivery partners to meet workforce objectives.
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• Leverage workforce data, analytics, and insights to anticipate future capability requirements and address skills gaps proactively.
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Talent Acquisition

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• Lead the delivery of critical hiring plans across priority business areas.
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• Drive recruitment transformation initiatives to improve hiring effectiveness and reduce reliance on contingent labour.
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• Partner with stakeholders to identify and implement innovative attraction and selection strategies.
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Organisation Design & Workforce Enablement

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• Support organisation design initiatives and operating model changes to ensure alignment with business objectives.
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• Enhance organisational effectiveness through workforce modelling, span of control reviews, and structural optimisation.
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• Provide expert guidance on workforce planning and organisational capability.
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Talent Retention & Employee Experience

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• Identify critical talent risks and develop targeted retention strategies.
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• Implement initiatives to reduce attrition within key talent populations.
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• Coach and support leaders in creating psychologically safe, inclusive, and high-performing teams.
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• Utilise engagement, performance, and workforce data to drive continuous improvement and enhance employee experience.
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Key Skills & Competencies

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• Proven experience in workforce planning, organisational design, or strategic people partnering.
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• Strong talent acquisition and recruitment transformation experience.
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• The ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders effectively.
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• Experience using workforce analytics and data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
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• Strong coaching and leadership development capabilities.
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• A track record of delivering change and driving measurable workforce outcomes within complex organisations.
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