Human Resources Business Partner – Bristol
Oversee people activities across the client group, ensuring alignment with the global Business and People strategy through strategic collaboration with senior leaders. Build people capability by shaping and implementing effective people strategies within the client group to enhance employee engagement and create a high‑performing environment. Act as a consultant and trusted advisor to leadership teams to drive talent strategies, organisational change, workforce planning and engagement to enhance business performance. Operate independently with minimal input from the Head of HR and deputise for the Head of HR when required.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning
* Partner with business leaders to define and deploy the People Strategy aligned with the functional and wider business strategy. Be a core member of the client group leadership team.
* Collaborate with HR centres of excellence (CoE’s) to deliver effective HR solutions that support the People Strategy while aligning to business needs.
* Use a data‑driven approach to analyse trends and metrics to support decision making, measure HR impact and improve productivity.
* Drive organisational change and transformation initiatives.
* Support the development of fair and motivating compensation strategies aligned with business success.
Delivery and Execution
* Work in partnership with the wider HR team to deliver key annual people activities (including performance management, pay review, engagement and talent review) across the client group.
* Build strong relationships across the HR team to enable effective delivery of HR initiatives and projects.
Senior Level Business Partnership
* Partner with senior leaders to drive HR strategies that support business objectives and organisational growth.
* Collaborate with senior leaders to understand business needs and provide strategic HR guidance and solutions.
* Coach, influence and support leaders on a range of people activities and challenges.
* Ensure HR policies and practices are implemented effectively to ensure compliance.
* Coach and influence leaders through guiding and challenging thinking to ensure the right outcomes for the business.
Culture and Engagement
* Lead the evolution of culture within the client group to embed Rotork’s DNA.
* Ensure engagement areas of focus/action become a core business process and activity within the client group.
* Be a visible role model for Rotork DNA and Behaviours to the business.
Talent Development
* Lead talent and succession planning within the client group to ensure Rotork recruits and develops high‑calibre talent with a focus on internal development and diversity.
* Support strategic workforce planning (including succession planning and talent management) across the client group.
* Attract top talent into the organisation by working with the TA Partner to develop and implement attraction strategies.
* Retain talent through partnering with leaders to embed effective workforce planning, succession planning and talent management.
Organisation Change / M&A
* Lead organisational change initiatives and transformation to improve organisational health within the client group.
* Ensure the client group is ready to deliver sustainable business growth.
* Shape structures and processes to optimise workforce effectiveness.
* Provide HR leadership on merger/acquisition projects from due diligence, integration plans and benefits harmonisation to divestiture execution and employee matters.
Qualifications
* HR qualified – possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Relevant HR qualification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, HR Diploma, HR Masters) preferred.
* Minimum 15 years’ experience in HR with a focus on commercial HR leadership roles, preferably in a fast‑paced, international, matrixed environment.
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills – proven experience of partnering with senior leaders.
* Business acumen – commercially aware with understanding of financial drivers, risk/reward, industry trends and macro‑economic changes. Experience of leading business operations and providing strategic HR support based on financial P&L.
* Customer‑focused – promotes positive influence, demonstrates a passion for excellent service and fosters employee satisfaction and productivity.
* Collaborative – works cross‑functionally to align HR solutions with business needs, understanding cultural differences and leading teams effectively in a global environment.
* Analytical – clear thinker with strong attention to detail, able to make quick decisions and use analytics to measure HR impact.
* Digital agility – comfortable using technology to drive automation, efficiencies and value‑add delivery.
* Curious and self‑motivated – keen to learn, challenge embedded perceptions and practices, proactive, and able to work independently.
* Execution excellence – excellent planning skills, adaptable, action‑orientated and problem‑solving mindset.
* Communication excellence – clear and effective written and verbal skills.
About Rotork
Rotork is the market‑leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.
Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations. With over sixty years of history, we create the things that keep everything moving – from oil and gas to water, shipping, pharmaceuticals and food. We are respected for our people, performance and products, and we pursue engineering excellence safely and sustainably.
Rotork is undergoing an exciting period of change and growth, building on our market leadership. This is a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.
Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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