HR Business Partner (Remote Contract)
Location: Fully Remote- UK or Ireland
Duration: Long term contract
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are partnering with a global life sciences organisation seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support their Tech Ops and R&D functions. This is a high-impact, contract role working closely with senior leadership across the UK, Ireland, and globally.
You will act as a trusted advisor, driving people strategy, organisational effectiveness, and talent initiatives in a complex, matrixed environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with senior leaders across Tech Ops and R&D to align people strategy with business objectives
* Lead and support organisational change, transformation, and workforce planning initiatives
* Drive talent processes including succession planning, talent identification, and development planning
* Coach and challenge leaders to improve team effectiveness and performance
* Design and deliver leadership development programmes
* Collaborate with wider HR functions to deliver integrated people solutions
* Lead and support cross-functional HR projects with strong project management discipline
Requirements
* 8+ years HR Business Partner or HR leadership experience
* Strong experience supporting Tech Ops / Operations environments (essential)
* Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
* Experience in organisational change and transformation
* Strong track record in talent management and leadership development
* Comfortable working in a global, matrixed organisation
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* UK/Ireland experience preferred