HR Business Partner

StarZone Resto-bar; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation just outside Colchester seeks a People & Culture Business Partner. In this newly created role, you'll coach and develop internal talent, support leadership capabilities, and foster a high-performance culture. Applicants should have a strong background in HR, alongside knowledge of UK employment law. The position allows for 4 or 5 workdays per week and is perfect for someone looking to make a tangible impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior HR / People Partnering role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proven ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing internal talent.
• Supporting leadership capabilities.
• Embedding a high-performance culture.

Skills

HR partner experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Coaching skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial focus

Tools

HRIS knowledge

Job description

People & Culture Business Partner

Location: Just outside Colchester (Essex)

Salary: Up to £47,500 FTE (pro rata for part time)

Contract: 4 or 5 days per week considered, permanent, onsite.

Are you a commercially minded HR professional looking for a fresh challenge?

This is a brand-new role where youll have the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.

Were seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to work closely with senior leaders and managers. Youll play a key role in coaching and developing internal talent, supporting leadership capability, and embedding a high-performance culture across the organisation.

In conversation about this role with the People and Culture Director, they shared that your ability to think commercially, partner with stakeholders, and deliver practical, results-driven HR - whether that's resolving an ER issue or identifying new ways to add value - will be what makes you successful in this organisation.

Why this role?

• Be the first to shape and define this new role.
• Work with leaders to develop, coach, and stretch identified internal talent.
• Flexibility This role could be 5 or 4 days per week
• CIPD not essential - demonstrated experience is just as valued
• Great location just outside Colchester, with easy access to the A12 and A120
  
  

What Were Looking For

• Experience working in a senior HR / People Partnering capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence at all levels.
• Excellent coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially focused, solutions-driven, and proactive.
  
  

Desirable: HRIS knowledge, experience in fast-paced environments, and prior coaching/mentoring exposure.

This is an opportunity to step into a role where you can shape the people agenda, make a tangible difference, and develop your career in a growing, forward-thinking business.

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