The Senior People Business Partner plays a vital role in shaping and implementing strategic HR initiatives across our dynamic and fast-paced organisation. This is a mobile role with national coverage, with a weekly base in North Kent and a strong regional focus, requiring flexibility, autonomy, and a hands-on approach. This role is ideal for a seasoned HR professional who thrives in operational and strategic environments and has experience leading HR change projects. * Act as a trusted senior HR partner to business leaders across multiple regions. * Lead the implementation and integration of a Shared Services HR model to streamline and modernise HR operations. * Provide direction support, coaching and training to business stakeholders to deliver the people strategy & plan. Whilst working collaboratively with the shared services teams. * Implement and contribute to continual improvement and innovation ensuring the business is recognised for developing and delivering excellent people practices. * Support the HR Director with a variety of strategic people projects and provide generalist HR advice and support to managers with all employee relation matters. * Part of the role will include supporting and leading mobilisations, demobilisations, and restructures. What you'll need to succeed * Do you have proven experience of building rapport and influencing key stakeholders across the business? * The ability to make sound business / HR recommendations after full review of the facts? * Ability to work independently and agile, working with conflicting priorities * Demonstrable knowledge of TUPE and ER * Coaching and mentoring experience * Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office programs * Solid understanding of employment legislation and its practical application * Ideally, you will be qualified in CIPD Level 7 or candidates who have extensive experience. What you'll get in return They offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; * Matched or contributory pension scheme * Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year * Employee assistance programme * My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts * Life assurance * Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes * Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave * Reward and recognition scheme * Discretionary bonus scheme * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Holiday purchase scheme What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk