Position Summary This newly created HR Business Partner (HRBP) role will act as a strategic advisor to leaders across the business, supporting the development of high-performing teams and enabling organisational growth. The role combines operational HR delivery with forward-thinking people strategy, helping attract, develop, and retain talent in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment. You will play a key role in shaping culture, building workforce capability, and ensuring people practices support commercial success in a business environment defined by change, agility, and strong stakeholder relationships. You will work within a close-knit HR team and collaborate closely with HR leadership and peers. Principal Duties Business Partnership Build strong relationships with operational and commercial managers across the business Provide strategic HR guidance to support business planning, organisational design, and workforce optimisation Use workforce data and market insight to anticipate talent needs and support decision-making Talent Management & Development Lead workforce planning and succession strategies to ensure future capability needs are met Partner with managers to develop capability and identify learning and development needs Coach managers to improve leadership effectiveness, engagement, and team performance Employee Relations & Culture Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, compliant, and commercially sound outcomes Support organisational change including restructures, role transitions, and cultural initiatives Champion an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned to business values Performance & Reward Support the performance review cycle, driving accountability and continuous improvement Contribute to reward and recognition initiatives to attract and retain talent in a competitive market Support benchmarking and analysis of compensation trends to inform pay decisions HR Operations & Compliance Ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant with UK employment law and best practice Use HR systems and analytics to track key people metrics and identify improvements Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and operational efficiency Knowledge & Skills Requirements Essential Credible and influential HR professional Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Experience managing employee relations cases to resolution Ability to interpret data and translate into clear, actionable insight Strong communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills Desirable Experience in telecoms, technology, distribution, or logistics environments CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) Exposure to organisational design and change programmes Experience using HR systems and people analytics tools Working Conditions Full driving licence and access to own vehicle required due to rural location We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity status