About the Role
As a People Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders within the business, shaping and delivering the people strategy to drive business performance, talent development, and cultural alignment. This role combines business partnering with a strong focus on workforce capability, development, and team member experience to enable sustainable growth and client excellence. Working closely with the wider People team, you will co-create and deliver initiatives and solutions to support the business areas in delivering their objectives. We are looking for a resilient and results-driven professional with strong thinking skills and an organised approach to work. You will be adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment, using your flexible communication style to connect effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. As a personable and empathetic team player, you will collaborate with others to influence outcomes and drive meaningful results, while maintaining a clear focus on goals and long-term success. Please note this role is a fixed-term contract for 4 months.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
Partnering
* Partner with stakeholders and leadership teams to align the people strategy with business objectives and regulatory expectations.
* Serve as a trusted advisor on organisational design, workforce planning, and succession planning to ensure future readiness.
* Coach, guide, challenge and provide feedback to key stakeholders to reach solutions and drive performance.
* Shape and influence cultural change programmes, embedding values and desired leadership behaviours.
Talent & Capability
* Drive talent strategies, ensuring critical roles are identified, and succession pipelines are strong.
* Partner closely with the departments to define capability frameworks, learning pathways, and accreditation team members.
* Promote a culture of continuous learning by encouraging managers and team members to engage in development opportunities.
Performance & Reward
* Enable leaders to drive a high-performance culture through effective performance management, recognition, and career development.
* Promote equitable reward practices that reinforce company values and contribute to retention and engagement.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
* Champion inclusive leadership and DEI practices within the business.
* Partner with the departments to design programmes that improve representation, belonging, and equitable access to career opportunities.
Change & Transformation
* Lead people aspects of transformation programmes (digital, regulatory, operating model changes).
* Act as a change champion, ensuring engagement, resilience, and adoption of new ways of working.
Data
* Analyse workforce metrics to identify key trends, gaps, and opportunities that support informed decision-making.
* Monitor and report on people-related KPIs – such as turnover, absence, and performance outcomes – to support planning and continuous improvement.
What success looks like
* Alignment of people strategy to growth and regulatory objectives.
* Succession pipelines are strengthened, with improved depth, readiness and visibility for internal talent.
* Team member engagement and overall employee experience show measurable improvement across key metrics.
* Workforce insights and people analytics are used consistently to inform decisions and shape proactive action plans.
* Cultural initiatives, values, and inclusive behaviours are embedded and demonstrated across teams.
Our ideal person
Criteria
* Proven experience in HR Business Partnering role - 3+ years (essential).
* CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualified or equivalent.
* Strong stakeholder management, influencing skills, including at Executive Committee/Board level.
* A deep understanding of HR/People disciplines, including talent development, organisational effectiveness, and employee experience.
* You excel at fostering cross-functional alignment and uncovering opportunities others may overlook.
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