Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner

📍 Uxbridge, UK (4 day working week)

📃 Permanent

The HR Business Partner plays a key role in supporting the HR function while acting as a strategic advisor to managers and employees. The role focuses on enhancing organisational effectiveness, driving workforce planning, and fostering a positive employee experience. It ensures people strategies align with business goals and delivers HR solutions across talent management, performance, engagement, and organisational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders to understand priorities and translate them into people strategies.
• Provide data‑driven insights to support workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, and capability building.
• Train managers on people management, talent development, and performance management.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance issues, and conflict resolution.
• Resolve complex ER cases fairly and consistently, in line with legislation.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and culture‑building activities.

Talent & Performance Management

• Support succession planning and capability development.
• Lead the annual performance cycle including goal‑setting, mid‑year, and year‑end reviews.
• Champion internal mobility and career development.

Organisational Development & Change

• Support organisational design, restructuring, and transformation activities.
• Lead change management efforts including communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Promote continuous improvement and HR best practices.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Partner with HR Centres of Excellence to deliver high‑quality HR services.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and HR processes.
• Maintain accurate people data and deliver timely insights, KPIs, and HR reporting.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The HRBP will measure the effectiveness and impact of people initiatives, including:

• Talent and succession planning effectiveness
• ER case resolution times and trend reduction
• Performance cycle completion and quality
• Engagement and culture improvements
• Data accuracy and reporting timeliness
• Stakeholder satisfaction and strategic partnership impact
• Compliance and risk management outcomes

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar HR generalist role
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and HR policies
• Effective problem‑solving capability and ability to build relationships at all levels
• Data‑driven mindset with strong analytical capability
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 (or equivalent) preferred

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting managers in complex, matrixed organisations
• Exposure to organisational change, restructuring, or transformation programmes
• Familiarity with HR systems and analytics tools (e.g., HRIS platforms, analytics dashboards)

Key Behaviours

• Credible and Trusted – Demonstrates sound judgement and discretion
• Proactive and Solutions‑Focused – Anticipates needs and delivers practical HR solutions
• Commercially Minded – Aligns HR strategy with business challenges
• Inclusive and People‑Centric – Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Resilient and Adaptable – Thrives in change and maintains a positive approach

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Holiday entitlement
• Access to employee benefits platform