HR Business Partner Contract: full-time, permanent Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5 Location: Stockport (2 days onsite, 3 days working from home) Salary: £55K - £65K per annum bi-annual bonus Interview: 3 stages - 1 virtual, 2 face-to-face Keywords: collaborative, inclusive, supportive leadership, flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, training opportunities, dependable, knowledgeable An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a highly respected organisation in Stockport, offering a competitive salary of £55K - £65K per annum and a flexible hybrid working pattern. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a commercial environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional HR services to diverse business areas. You will be empowered to work closely with senior stakeholders, including executive team members, becoming a trusted advisor on all people matters. The organisation is committed to supporting your professional growth, providing you with the autonomy to influence strategic decisions while ensuring you have access to generous benefits such as bonus schemes, award-winning health insurance, and up to 12% pension contributions. What you'll do: As an HR Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the people agenda for your assigned business areas. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve partnering with senior leaders to deliver tailored HR solutions that address both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic goals. You will be instrumental in leading workforce planning efforts, coaching leadership teams through complex employee relations matters, analysing data to drive informed decisions, and managing impactful projects that contribute to organisational success. By collaborating with specialist teams across recruitment, learning & development, talent management, and engagement, you will ensure that innovative HR practices are embedded throughout the business. Your ability to champion company values will help foster an inclusive culture where employees feel engaged and supported. Provide expert HR support across multiple business areas by building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted advisor on all aspects of people management. Lead workforce planning initiatives by identifying future organisational needs and designing effective structures that align with business objectives. Coach and guide leadership teams up to executive level, offering thoughtful advice on complex employee relations issues and people strategies. Oversee sensitive HR cases ensuring compliance with employment law while balancing regulatory obligations and business requirements. Analyse people data to identify trends, inform decision-making processes, and present actionable recommendations that enhance engagement and employee experience. Deliver key elements of People Plan initiatives and manage HR projects from concept through to successful implementation, including change management activities. Collaborate closely with Recruitment, Learning & Development, Talent, and Engagement teams to design and embed innovative HR solutions that support company values. Champion company culture by driving engagement initiatives and supporting strategies aimed at attracting and retaining top talent within the organisation. What you bring: To excel as an HR Business Partner in this organisation, your background should reflect substantial experience partnering with senior leaders in environments characterised by rapid growth or transformation. Your understanding of employment law must be current so that you can confidently navigate complex employee relations scenarios while safeguarding both regulatory compliance and positive outcomes for all parties involved. Your interpersonal skills will enable you to connect authentically with colleagues at every level-building rapport quickly yet thoughtfully-and your communication style should inspire trust even during challenging conversations. Analytical thinking is crucial; you will regularly interpret data sets to uncover trends or risks before presenting well-structured recommendations that drive continuous improvement. Demonstrated experience operating as an HR Business Partner within a fast-paced commercial environment where you have worked closely with aligned senior leadership teams. Comprehensive knowledge of current employment law coupled with either degree-level education or equivalent experience; CIPD qualification is essential. Proven expertise in managing complex employee relations issues across the full employee lifecycle while maintaining sensitivity and compliance. Exceptional stakeholder management skills enabling you to build trust-based relationships at all levels up to executive leadership. Strong communication abilities allowing you to influence senior stakeholders effectively through clear presentation of actionable insights and proposals. What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out as one of the UK's most admired employers due to its unwavering commitment to making a positive difference for employees, customers, and society at large. Recognised among the Top 10 Best Places To Work by The Sunday Times Awards 2024, it offers more than just competitive pay-it provides an environment where everyone is encouraged to thrive personally and professionally. Employees benefit from industry-leading health insurance programmes designed not only for protection but also for rewarding healthy lifestyle choices. Generous pension contributions underscore their investment in your future security while comprehensive life assurance gives peace of mind. The workplace culture celebrates diversity in all its forms; every individual's unique perspective is welcomed because it strengthens both community spirit and business outcomes. Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your journey towards joining one of the UK's best workplaces starts here. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates