Group HR Business Partner

Narratology Executive Search; Antrim; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned business in Northern Ireland is seeking a Group HR Business Partner to drive business success through talent management and organisational excellence. The ideal candidate will have significant HR leadership experience and a proven track record in influencing stakeholders. This role involves aligning people strategies with business objectives and requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field. Closing date for applications is Monday 20th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Significant progressive HR experience in a senior HRBP or equivalent strategic HR role.
• Proven track record of success in HR Business Partnering.
• Experience of change methodologies and strategies for navigating organisational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor and catalyst for people and organisational excellence.
• Champion a high-performance culture by leading on and aligning people strategies.
• Provide valuable executive support to key stakeholders.

Skills

HR Leadership

HR Strategy

Organisational Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field

CIPD qualified

Job description

Group HR Business Partner

Based at Henderson Group Main Offices, Mallusk, Co Antrim.

Henderson Group is a multi-award winning, family-owned business and, with over 5500 colleagues across the Group, it is one of Northern Ireland’s largest employers. The Company dates back to 1897 when it started life as a retail grocery business – today it is a £1.37bn Group comprising of four operating companies: Henderson Wholesale (which is complemented by its subsidiary companies, Henderson Technology and Henderson Print), Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. Henderson Group understands that its greatest asset is its people who it continues to invest in as recognised in its Investors in People Platinum and Gold accreditations across the Group.

Due to continued growth and their ambition in new thinking as they look to the future, the organisation wishes to appoint a seasoned Group HR Business Partner. Reporting to the Group HR Director, the role will act as a strategic advisor and catalyst for people and organisational excellence, driving business success through exceptional talent management, inclusive leadership support, and thoughtful organisation design.

This role champions a high-performance culture by leading on and aligning people strategies with business objectives, fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion, and enabling leaders to build engaged, resilient, and future-ready teams. The Group HR Business Partner will provide valuable executive support to key stakeholders through real business intimacy, insight and influence, utilising a strong consulting and coaching mindset and leveraging internal and external resources to shape solutions. They will translate business objectives into HR strategies and plans that support growth and innovation, leading on change management initiatives in alignment with business transformations.

Applicants will possess the following skills and experience:

• Significant progressive HR experience in a senior HRBP or equivalent strategic HR role including talent management, organisational development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Proven track record of success in HR Business Partnering, including resolving complex HR matters and influencing key senior stakeholders to improve people and organisational performance.
• Proven experience of change methodologies and strategies for navigating organisational transformation and in enabling senior managers in leading and designing change and transformation activities.
• Knowledge of OD models, structures, job design, and workforce planning to optimise organisational effectiveness.
• Thorough understanding of leadership frameworks, executive coaching approaches, and team effectiveness strategies.
• Strong grounding in DEI principles, inclusive talent practices and cultural competency.
• Ability to interpret and leverage HR data and metrics for decision-making and workforce insights.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• CIPD qualified..

This is unique career opportunity to join a successful, market leading business with a wonderful culture and heritage and to play a key role in further realising its potential. The closing date for applications is Monday 20th October 2025. For further information please contact Ruth McDonald Managing Director at Narratology in complete confidence.

Skills:
HR Leadership HR Strategy Organisational Development