Role: HR Business Partner
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London Marylebone
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Closing Date: Tuesday 17th February 2026
Job Purpose
The HR Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor to leaders, supporting the delivery of business plans through effective people strategies. The role strengthens leadership capability, drives workforce planning, supports organisational performance, and champions a fair, respectful and inclusive culture. Working closely with managers, the HRBP provides expert guidance across the employee lifecycle, ensuring a consistent, high-quality HR service that aligns with organisational values and strategic priorities.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Partnering & Leadership Support
* Strengthen leadership capability through tailored coaching, guidance and support.
* Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior managers to understand business needs and provide insights that shape people plans.
* Influence decision‑making by presenting well‑evidenced recommendations on workforce, culture and organisational design.
Workforce Planning, Talent & Succession
* Improve workforce planning through data‑driven insights on roles, capacity, skills and future needs.
* Facilitate talent mapping and succession planning discussions, identifying capability gaps and development requirements.
* Partner with Learning & Development to design interventions that build long‑term organisational capability.
Performance, Culture & Team Effectiveness
* Support managers in building high‑performing teams, using clear performance expectations and effective feedback practices.
* Work in partnership with managers to drive engagement and enhance colleague experience, reviewing and acting on survey feedback and other colleague feedback.
* Provide guidance on addressing underperformance, ensuring fair, consistent and timely action.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability.
Employee Relations & Organisational Change
* Lead the people aspects of change programmes, restructures and workforce transitions, ensuring compliance with policy and legislation.
* Oversee complex employee relations matters in partnership with the Senior ER Manager in a balanced, solution‑focused and legally compliant manner.
* Support consultation processes, risk assessments, communication plans and implementation steps.
Inclusion, Fairness & Employee Experience
* Champion fairness, respect and inclusion in business unit decision‑making, policies and everyday behaviours.
* Act as a role model for inclusive leadership, ensuring diverse perspectives inform choices and outcomes.
* Work with leaders to create an environment where colleagues feel valued, respected and able to thrive.
General HR Responsibilities
* Provide expert advice on HR policies, processes and best practice.
* Use data and analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities, informing proactive interventions.
* Support recruitment decision‑making and organisational design initiatives.
* Ensure accurate, timely reporting and compliance with employment law and internal governance.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Proven experience in a strategic HR Business Partner role.
* Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
* Experience supporting organisational change, restructures or transformation programmes.
* Experience of and understanding of working in a highly unionised environment.
Skills & Behaviours
* Demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders.
* Skilled in workforce planning, talent development and succession management.
* Excellent communication, relationship‑building and problem‑solving skills.
* Commitment to fairness, respect, inclusion and high ethical standards.
* Ability to use data and insight to inform decisions and drive action.
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