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 • Acting as a key partner to leaders, providing expert advice on people-related matters and supporting delivery of business objectives • Leading on organisational change activity, including restructures, transitions, and workforce planning • Using people data and insight to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, translating these into clear actions • Supporting and coaching managers to build capability, improve engagement, and address performance challenges • Managing complex employee relations cases, including high-risk or sensitive issues • Contributing to the development and implementation of people initiatives, policies, and frameworks • Delivering training and guidance to support leadership capability and consistency in people management • Building strong relationships across the organisation, offering constructive challenge where needed • Supporting wider HR projects and continuous improvement activity What they’re looking for • A credible HR professional with strong experience operating in a business partnering capacity • Solid understanding of UK employment law and its practical application • Experience working in complex, multi-site or operational environments • A track record of managing organisational change and influencing senior stakeholders • Confidence handling a broad range of employee relations matters, including complex cases • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and recommendations 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.