HR Business Partner

Location: Surrey (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
Role Type: Permanent – Full Time
Package: £70 – 85k + Benefits

Role Purpose

We are seeking a commercially-savvy People Partner to work closely with a specific business unit of c200 FTE and the associated leadership team. This role will focus on aligning people strategies with business objectives, attracting and retaining talent, enabling consistent performance, and fostering an environment where all employees can thrive.

You will support the People Director in driving innovative and optimal use of human resources to meet key business goals. The role involves delivering recurring people-led activities, standalone projects, and transformation programmes, collaborating across functions to address current and future business challenges.

This is a leadership position with a strong emphasis on change and transformation, improving productivity, employee experience, engagement, and overall business performance.

Key Duties

• Develop a People plan for the business area to deliver the People strategy linked to workforce planning, resourcing, talent development, performance management, employee relations, and organisation design.
• Lead the development of cross-functional People solutions to drive business outcomes.
• Provide People contribution and assurance across bids and programmes within the business.
• Support the development of the People Strategy to maximise operational performance and embed a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify areas where the People function can add value and drive alignment across sectors.
• Deputise for the People Director as required.

Key Capabilities & Knowledge

• A behavioural role model who fosters an environment where people can thrive and engagement drives performance.
• Strong business acumen with experience in multi-discipline, multi-location matrix operations.
• Data literate with proven ability to interpret and communicate data to support decisions.
• Strong customer orientation and delivery focus.
• Experienced in change management and influencing with commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to bridge traditional and modern ways of working.

Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, project management, and influencing skills.
• Excellent UK employment law knowledge and hands-on case management/TUPE experience.
• Ability to prioritise and perform under multiple, often conflicting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage at all organisational levels.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Bonus
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options for Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal including travel, insurance, restaurants, cinema tickets, and more.