HR Business Partner

LMA Recruitment Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LMA Recruitment Limited in Leeds is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to work with senior leaders across the business, translating people strategy into practical people solutions.

The role combines strategic initiatives with hands-on HR support—advising on employee relations, performance, and change programmes while coaching managers to build high‑performing teams. You’ll rely on data to drive improvements and strengthen engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or similar generalist role.
• Confident handling of complex employee relations matters.
• Able to build strong relationships and influence at all levels.
• Sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Commercially aware, pragmatic and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Balances strategic projects with hands-on operational HR support.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and senior leaders to deliver people solutions.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management and legislation.
• Support organisational change, restructures and transformation initiatives.
• Coach and develop managers to build high-performing teams.
• Use data and insights to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Support employee engagement and talent development initiatives.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Employment law (UK)

Strategic HR

Job description

HR Business Partner | Exciting Opportunity

We’re working with a fantastic organisation looking to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner to join their growing People team.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded, hands‑on HR professional who enjoys working closely with business leaders, influencing people strategy and making a real difference.

The Role

As HR Business Partner, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, providing both strategic and operational HR support across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with managers and senior leaders to deliver effective people solutions.
• Providing expert advice on employee relations, performance management and employment legislation.
• Supporting organisational change, restructuring and transformation initiatives.
• Coaching and developing managers to build strong, high-performing teams.
• Using people data and insights to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Supporting employee engagement, talent development and wider HR initiatives.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in an HR Business Partner or similar generalist HR role.
• Is confident managing complex employee relations matters.
• Can build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Has a sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Is commercially aware, pragmatic and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoys balancing strategic projects with hands‑on operational HR support.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where HR is genuinely valued and where you can have a real impact.