HR Business Partner

Your new company
A highly successful and evolving national organisation is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its people team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment where people are at the heart of the business strategy.Working closely with senior leaders across multiple business functions, you will play a key role in delivering people initiatives that support organisational performance, employee engagement, and sustainable growth. Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, further details about the business will be shared with shortlisted applicants.

Your new role
As HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing both strategic and operational HR support across the organisation.Key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with senior leaders to develop and deliver people plans aligned to business objectives.
• Providing expert guidance and coaching on employee relations matters, including complex casework.
• Supporting organisational change, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Using people data and insights to identify trends and inform decision-making.
• Driving key people processes including performance management, talent development and succession planning.
• Working collaboratively with specialist HR teams to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Leading engagement initiatives and supporting actions that enhance employee experience and organisational culture

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced HR professional with a strong track record of partnering with senior stakeholders in a complex organisation.You will ideally have:

• Previous experience operating as an HR Business Partner or in a senior HR generalist position.
• Strong employment law and employee relations knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Experience supporting organisational change and business transformation projects.
• A data-driven approach with the ability to interpret and utilise people metrics.
• Strong communication, coaching and relationship-building abilities.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £52,000
• Initial 6-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working - 2 days from home
• Genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic people initiatives.
• A collaborative and supportive HR environment.
• The opportunity to make a real impact during a period of growth and change.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk