HR Business Partner

Robert Walters UK; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader is seeking a strategic HR Business Partner to enhance their people strategy across various operational centers. This role is pivotal in fostering a high-performance culture and improving employee engagement. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, providing expert HR support and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for employee experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in HR Business Partner or Generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of employee life-cycle and engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive people strategy and enhance HR processes.
• Manage complex employee relations cases and HR projects.

Skills

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

HR Degree

CIPD Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

HR Business PartnerSalary: £40,000-£45,000Location: BedfordshireKeywords: HR, Business Partner, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Continuous Improvement

Our client is seeking a strategic and committed HR Business Partner to support their operation centres around the region. This role is instrumental in advancing people strategy and collaborating closely with stakeholders to cultivate a culture of high performance. It's an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR specialist who is enthusiastic about employee experience and engagement, and has a knack for identifying potential ongoing development.

• Integral role in driving people strategy
• Opportunity to create a high-performance culture
• Focus on engagement and employee experience

What you'll do:

As a Regional HR Business Partner, your role will be fundamental to driving our client's people strategy. You will work closely with stakeholders at various centres across the region, providing expert HR support on a wide range of topics. Your ability to identify potential for continuous improvement will be key in enhancing both HR processes and overall business performance. You will also manage complex employee relations cases while ensuring the effective execution of HR projects that align with organisational goals. Your analytical skills will come into play as you interpret HR metrics and data to provide actionable insights that inform decision-making.

• Provide expert HR support and guidance on topics such as employee relations and performance management.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance HR processes and overall business performance.
• Coach and challenge managers to engage their teams, develop talent, and foster a culture of accountability and growth.
• Manage employee relations cases, escalating issues when necessary.
• Ensure effective execution of HR projects in alignment with organisational goals.
• Analyse HR metrics and data to provide actionable insights that inform decision-making.
• Act as the strategic link between HR and management, offering high-quality support and guidance.
• Drive and maintain a high-performance culture through continuous process reviews.
• Partner with managers across recruitment, talent development, employee relations, performance management, and organisational development.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the HR Business Partner role brings a wealth of experience in human resources. With an HR degree or equivalent CIPD qualification under your belt, you have spent at least three years honing your skills in an HR Business Partner, Generalist, or Advisor role. Your passion for engagement and employee experience is evident in your work, and you have a comprehensive understanding of the employee life-cycle. Your excellent communication skills enable you to influence at all levels, and your strong IT skills ensure you are comfortable presenting HR data to stakeholders. Your experience with complex employee relations cases within an operational setting sets you apart.

• An HR degree or equivalent CIPD qualification is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in an HR Business Partner, Generalist, or Advisor role is essential.
• A strong passion for engagement and employee experience is crucial.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the employee life-cycle is necessary.
• Stakeholder management experience and the ability to influence at all levels are important.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are needed.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerised HRIS are required.
• Comfort with presenting HR data to stakeholders is vital.
• Strong employee relations experience, particularly in dealing with complex cases within an operational setting is essential.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a fast-growing industry leader with a people-first strategy. They offer a supportive and inclusive environment where employees are valued and their contributions recognised.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your HR career? Apply today!

If interested please apply directly through our online application process. Or email a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Bedfordshire

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Bedfordshire

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: YJPLXC-254458F4

Date posted: 30 April 2025

Consultant: Jessica Rayner

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