HR Business Partner

Role Purpose:

The HR Business Partner will work closely with senior leaders and managers to deliver a proactive, solution-focused HR service that supports organisational goals. The role requires strong generalist expertise, the ability to influence stakeholders, and a hands-on approach to operational HR delivery. You will act as a trusted partner, providing guidance on people matters including employee relations, workforce planning, organisational development, performance, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering

• Build strong, credible relationships with managers to understand department priorities and workforce needs

Training & Capability Development

• Lead the design, coordination and delivery of a company‑wide training and development program, ensuring it supports organisational goals, manager capability, and employee growth
• Conduct regular training needs analyses across teams to identify skill gaps,compliance requirements and capability priorities
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure training content reflects operational requirements and strategic priorities
• Deliver engaging training sessions in‑house and manage external providers where specialist or technical training is required
• Oversee the annual training calendar, ensuring mandatory training is assigned, completed and monitored
• Liaise with the Compliance and Internal Audit team to ensure agreement
• Create and maintain learning resources, toolkits and digital materials to support self-directed learning across the organisation
• Track participation, completion rates and evaluation feedback to measure effectiveness and continuously improve learning provision

Talent, Resourcing & Workforce Planning

• Partner with managers on recruitment needs, role design, succession planning and skills development
• Support inclusive recruitment practices and promote diversity and equal opportunity
• Analyse workforce trends and report on turnover, absence, and talent metrics

Performance & Development

• Support implementation of performance frameworks, annual reviews and continuous feedback
• Coach managers in handling under performance and building high-performing teams

Policy & Compliance

• Ensure HR policies remain compliant with UK employment law and best practice
• Provide guidance and training to managers on policy updates
• Maintain accurate employee records and support GDPR compliance

Employee Relations

• Support Managers with complex ER cases which are in progress with our HR consultants including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, sickness absence and capability
• Advise managers on informal resolution and early intervention approaches

People Analytics & Reporting

• Produce and interpret HR reports to inform decision-making
• Identify insights and trends to recommend improvements in HR processes or practices
• Assisting the Director of Corporate Affairs with other ad hoc projects as required

Special Skills and Competences Required:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards completion).
• Demonstrable HR generalist experience within the UK.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving, coaching, and communication skills.

Note: Role is fully office based

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Optional Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) from day 1 of employment
• Staff Discount Card
• Annual Bonus Scheme – Employees may be eligible for an annual bonus, subject to both individual performance and overall company performance