HR Business Partner

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment is seeking an HR Business Partner to shape a new role in a people-first organization in Exeter. This strategic position involves driving the people agenda, influencing senior stakeholders, and supporting organizational change, all while offering a competitive salary and hybrid working potential.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Benefits

Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years’ experience in HR Business Partner role.
• Experience in matrix structures preferred.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with leaders as a strategic partner.
• Drive the people plan aligned to business priorities.
• Support stakeholders through organizational change.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Trade Union experience

Influencing skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Full-Time | Permanent

Paying between £60k - £75k + Car Allowance + Benefits

Are you an experienced HR Business Partner ready to shape something new? This is a brand-new role in a high-performing, people-first organisation with a reputation for excellence and innovation.

We’re looking for a confident and capable HR Business Partner with a strong track record (5–8+ years) in matrix organisations to join a growing People Centre of Excellence . You'll partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business, playing a key role in enabling and empowering teams , influencing at all levels, and driving the people agenda forward.

This is not an employee relations (ER) role. Instead, it's your chance to focus on strategic business partnering , people engagement, change support, and organisational effectiveness.

What you’ll be doing:

• Build trusted relationships with leaders, acting as a true strategic partner across the business.
• Drive the people plan aligned to business priorities and support ongoing transformation.
• Support and enable stakeholders through organisational change and development.
• Collaborate as part of a Centre of Excellence in a complex matrix environment.
• Use your Trade Union experience to manage and foster positive industrial relations.
• Influence cultural evolution, engagement initiatives and talent development conversations.

What we’re looking for:

• 5–8+ years’ experience in a HR Business Partner role, ideally within a matrix structure.
• A proactive, commercially astute HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills – you're credible and collaborative.
• Experience working with Trade Unions is essential.
• Passionate about building capability, driving change, and delivering real impact through people.

What’s on offer:

• A genuine opportunity to shape a brand-new role and make it your own.
• Work in a values-led business that places people at the heart of what they do.
• Be part of a collaborative, future-focused team within a Centre of Excellence.
• Excellent salary and benefits, with hybrid working available.

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