HR Business Partner

Sharpsmart Ltd.; North East; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharpsmart Ltd. is seeking an HR Business Partner to support leaders through growth, change and day-to-day people decisions across a complex operational environment.

The role blends strategic input with hands-on delivery, requiring strong judgement and a practical approach to solving problems. You will work closely with leaders and our people managers to drive performance, support change and ensure consistent, fair people practices in a regulated, safety focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in HR Business Partner or similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong employee relations knowledge and ability to handle complex issues.
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and working at leadership level.
• Practical, commercial mindset balancing people needs and business outcomes.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to support organisational performance, structure and capability
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management and complex casework
• Lead and support change initiatives, including restructures and workforce planning
• Coach leaders to build strong, accountable and engaged teams
• Use people data and insight to influence decision making
• Support performance, succession and leadership development initiatives
• Ensure policies, processes and practices are fair, compliant and applied consistently
• Work with the wider HR team to deliver group wide priorities

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Change management

People data

Leadership collaboration

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

We are looking for a HR Business Partner to support our leaders through growth, change and day to day people decisions across a complex operational environment. The role combines strategic input with hands on delivery, requiring strong judgement, confidence in challenging when needed, and a practical approach to solving problems.

You will work closely with leaders and our people managers to drive performance, support change and ensure consistent, fair people practices in a regulated, safety focused environment. This is a visible role with real influence, suited to an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and making a tangible impact.

This role requires hybrid working with 3 regular days onsite at our Spennymoor location with travel to our other locations.

Your role will involve

• Partnering with leaders to support organisational performance, structure and capability
• Providing expert advice on employee relations, performance management and complex casework
• Lead and support change initiatives, including restructures and workforce planning
• Coaching leaders to build strong, accountable and engaged teams
• Using people data and insight to influence decision making
• Supporting performance, succession and leadership development initiatives
• Ensuring policies, processes and practices are fair, compliant and applied consistently
• Working closely with the wider HR team to deliver group wide priorities

What we are looking for

• Minimum 3 years experience working in a similar role in a fast paced, operational or regulated environment
• Strong employee relations knowledge and confidence handling complex issues
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and working at leadership level
• A practical, commercial mindset with the ability to balance people needs and business outcomes
• Comfortable working across multiple sites and regions
• CIPD Level 5

If you’re an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.