HR Business Partner

HR Heads Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is looking for an Interim HR Business Partner to drive HR initiatives and deliver critical projects across Operations and Technical teams in the United Kingdom. Ideal candidates should have extensive HR generalist experience and proven project leadership skills. This role involves a significant focus on talent management, performance enhancement, and cultural development, with a potential contract for up to six months at competitive daily rates. If you're ready to make an impact, join this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years’ experience in HR Business Partnering and/or HR project roles.
• Proven experience in a complex, fast‑moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver HR initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Act as a trusted partner providing HR guidance.
• Support talent planning and performance processes.
• Manage HR projects on time and within budget.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Conflict resolution

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Overview

CS | HR Business Partner – 6 month FTC. Interim HR Business Partner driving people initiatives, talent development, and high‑impact projects across Operations and Technical teams.

Location: Grove, Oxfordshire. Added: 19/01/26. This role is managed by HR Business Partner (Interim) – Operations & Technical. Location: Grove, Oxfordshire. 3–6 month FTC to £70K or Interim Day rate (potentially 3 days a week).

My client is seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Business Partner to join their team on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving organisational performance, shaping people initiatives, and delivering high‑impact HR projects across key business areas.

About the Role

As HR Business Partner, you will lead and deliver a range of HR initiatives from concept through to completion, ensuring alignment with business strategy, legal compliance, and a positive employee experience. You will also pick up wider activities as needed to support operational performance and employee engagement across the organisation. Projects will be varied and may include strategic workforce planning, talent management and development, annual people processes, and improvement initiatives. A strong generalist background and proven experience delivering HR projects is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted partner to managers and leaders, providing strategic and tactical HR guidance to support organisational performance and people development.
• Coach and empower managers to enhance engagement, improve capability, and foster a high‑performance culture.
• Support talent planning and review processes—challenging constructively, identifying development needs, partnering with the Talent & Leadership team, and using people analytics to inform decisions.
• Drive effective delivery of key people processes, including end‑of‑year reviews and engagement survey action planning.
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to introduce efficiencies, enhance the employee experience, and modernise HR processes.

Project Management

• Lead and deliver specific HR projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure smooth project execution throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide regular updates and insights on project progress, outcomes, and impact.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as an ambassador for my client’s values and behaviours, promoting high standards of conduct and professionalism.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Uphold brand standards and contribute to continuous improvement in departmental performance.
• Maintain an understanding of relevant quality, governance, and procedural frameworks.

Core Competencies

• Strong HR generalist experience, including workforce planning and talent management.
• Significant project leadership and delivery expertise.
• Excellent relationship‑building and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and sound decision‑making.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High emotional intelligence with strong conflict‑resolution capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5–7+ years’ experience in HR Business Partnering and/or HR project or change management roles.
• Proven experience in a complex, fast‑moving environment.
• CIPD qualification (desirable but not essential).

Why Join My Client?

You’ll be joining an organisation committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and building a high‑performing, engaged workforce. This role gives you the platform to influence cultural development and deliver meaningful impact across Operations and Technical teams.

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