HR Business Partner
North West London
12 month FTC
Up to £50,000 per annum
About the Role:
As an HR Business Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor to managers and leaders, aligning people plans with business priorities. This is a hands‑on, solutions‑focused role requiring strong relationship management, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence at all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work closely with leaders to translate business needs into clear and effective people initiatives.
* Use HR data (e.g., turnover, absence, performance) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Provide insight‑led recommendations that balance commercial outcomes with a great colleague experience.
* Act as a trusted advisor to managers on HR matters, building credibility across a diverse, multi‑site operation.
* Influence decisions and drive alignment across departments and stakeholder groups.
* Foster strong, collaborative working relationships across HR and the wider organisation.
* Lead or support organisational change projects, restructures, system implementations, and cultural initiatives.
* Develop and execute communication and change plans that ensure smooth transitions.
* Promote inclusion, wellbeing, and positive working practices.
* Coach and support managers to build confidence in handling performance, ER, and people management.
* Work with L&D/Talent teams to identify capability gaps and support appropriate development solutions.
* Support workforce planning, succession, and talent development to ensure the right skills and capacity for the future.
* Develop practical retention and talent strategies.
* Use people insights to anticipate challenges and recommend sustainable solutions.
* Provide pragmatic, legally compliant HR advice on a range of employee relations issues.
* Diagnose root causes of people challenges and implement effective, data‑led solutions.
* Balance operational needs with fairness and best practice.
Skills & Experience
* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).
* Strong HR generalist background, ideally in a fast‑paced, multi‑site or customer‑focused environment.
* Solid understanding of UK employment law.
* Experience leading HR initiatives and contributing to wider people strategies.
* Proven experience in change management (e.g., restructures, TUPE, transformation).
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