HR Business Partner

SBD Automotive; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive consulting organization is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to drive HR initiatives and strategies that are critical to long-term business success. The role involves translating business goals into impactful people strategies, advising leaders on change, and navigating varied workplace cultures. This position promises a dynamic environment where you can influence outcomes and contribute significantly to organizational performance and employee development. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Health Care

Performance-based bonus

Equity Sharing opportunities

Flexible work from home options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic HR roles.
• Ability to influence outcomes through insights.
• Experience in diverse and dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate business goals into impactful people strategies.
• Shape workforce plans and build a thriving culture.
• Advise on organizational design and guide leaders.

Skills

Relationship building

Dynamic problem solving

Empathy

Business operations acumen

Job description

Are you an HR professional with global experience of working in a Business Partner operating model? Do you have proven experience of ensuring HR initiatives and strategies are considered critical to the success of the long-term business outcomes?

We are on the lookout for a talented HR Business Partner to join our small team of HR professionals. We are in an exciting stage of change and transition as a company and our HR team is key in supporting growth and performance, ensuring equity and inclusion, whilst driving change, innovation and engagement. If you are ready for your next HR challenge, and want to join a company who has a real drive and purpose for making a difference, then why not let us know and apply to join us.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• As a trusted HR Business Partner, you’ll be the bridge between people and performance—translating business goals into impactful people strategies that drive success.
• You’ll work side by side with leaders to shape workforce plans, develop talent, and build a thriving culture of engagement and excellence.
• Each day brings variety—advising on organizational design, guiding leaders through change, implementing reward strategies, supporting employee development, and ensuring that HR initiatives truly make a difference.
• You’ll collaborate with other HRBPs, business unit leaders, and global HR support services to deliver global proactive, compliant, people-centered solutions that empower our teams to achieve their best.

The work is varied and challenging in its reach. Ensuring parity will be important whilst embracing the varied cultures within which we operate.

ABOUT YOU

• With a strong grasp of business operations, you know how to turn strategy into action and influence outcomes through insight, empathy, and partnership.
• You thrive in dynamic environments, balancing long-term workforce planning with hands‑on, pragmatic problem solving.
• You’re confident building relationships across all levels, skilled in navigating change, and motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Whether advising leaders or supporting employees, you bring credibility, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to helping people and the business grow together.

WHY SBD AUTOMOTIVE?

We are a global automotive research and consulting organization with 28 years of trusted expertise and a proven track record of success. We support our customers and deliver confidence through clarity, insight and vision to support better and informed decisions in the fast‑changing mobility market.

• Be part of our entrepreneurial environment and help to shape the future relationship between people and cars.
• Our teams operate in four business units across six locations: China, Germany, India, Japan, UK, and USA.
• Our corporate goals of Efficiency, Accountability, Agility and Growth ensure we stay at the top of our game and create ongoing opportunities for personal development.
• Our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Courage, Curiosity and Commitment are part of every decision we make – we care about our people, our clients and our ability to keep learning.
• Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, Health Care, Performance based bonus and opportunities for Equity Sharing.
• Work from home or the office, with no set office days, though occasional attendance may be expected.

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