Job: People & Culture Business Partner
Location: Remote with London base (once a month in London)
Employment type: Interim / Fixed Term Contract (initial 6 months), 4 days or full-time
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 FTC / Equivalent day rate
We are supporting a growing, internationally operating organisation through a period of expansion and are seeking an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to support this journey. This is a broad, commercially focused role, partnering closely with leaders across multiple regions to deliver people initiatives at operational, tactical and strategic levels.
You will play a key role in shaping a high-performance, inclusive culture, building credible relationships with stakeholders and providing pragmatic, solutions-focused HR support in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Key responsibilities
* Providing proactive, expert advice to managers across all areas of employee relations, including conduct, performance, absence and grievance matters
* Partnering with leadership teams to create an environment where individuals feel valued, included and able to perform at their best
* Ensuring a consistent and compliant approach to employee relations, including coaching and upskilling managers in line with local employment legislation
* Using data and insight to build meaningful people metrics, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement
* Supporting international people activity, including mobility, in-country compliance, right to work and assignment documentation
* Advising on wellbeing, benefits and terms & conditions in line with local legislation and Collective Bargaining Agreements
* Liaising with external legal partners to ensure ongoing compliance across multiple jurisdictions
* Leading and coordinating key cyclical activities such as salary reviews, bonus processes, employee engagement surveys and market analysis
* Supporting the development and implementation of policies, processes and procedures, adapting for local requirements where needed
* Identifying training and development needs and supporting delivery of targeted interventions
* Partnering with hiring managers on recruitment activity and acting as a key interface with external agencies
* Leading on succession planning and talent mapping to support long-term organisational capability
* Contributing to wider business projects and providing hands‑on support where required
We are looking for a commercially minded HR professional with a strong generalist background and proven experience operating within complex environments, experienced in TUPE and change. You will be CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent), with a strong understanding of employment law and the confidence to operate autonomously (Stand-Alone) while influencing at senior level.
What you will bring
* A strong track record in employee relations and stakeholder management
* The ability to build credibility quickly and operate with impact from day one
* A resilient, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities
You will have a London base but will only be required in the office once per month. Some international travel could be involved if this works for a suitable candidate, but it can also be managed remotely.
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