Associ8 Solutions

We re partnering with a high-growth, forward-thinking distribution organisation to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner on a maternity cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment where you ll play a key role in shaping and delivering a progressive people agenda. Working closely with senior stakeholders and the wider People team, you ll help drive strategic initiatives, embed best-in-class processes, and support the business through an exciting phase of growth and transformation. The Role As HR Business Partner, you ll act as a trusted advisor to business services teams, helping to translate people strategy into meaningful action. You ll balance operational delivery with longer-term initiatives, ensuring the organisation is set up for continued success. Key Responsibilities Partner with stakeholders to deliver key people initiatives, including performance management, reward, engagement, and organisational development Support and implement change management activity, ensuring smooth transitions and strong communication Embed efficient and scalable HR processes, working closely with HR systems teams to optimise tools and platforms Oversee employee lifecycle activity including onboarding, promotions, and internal moves Support talent development, succession planning, and coaching for managers Provide data-driven insights and reporting to inform decision-making Drive employee engagement initiatives aligned to a high-growth culture Act as an escalation point for employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with UK employment law Lead and contribute to ad hoc HR projects About You Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within a fast-paced or scaling organisation Strong understanding of UK employment law and employee relations Comfortable working with data to influence people decisions Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills Passionate about delivering a high-impact people agenda Why Apply? Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing business Exposure to strategic people initiatives and senior stakeholders Collaborative and fast-moving environment Hybrid working with flexibility built in Competitive salary and benefits package