HR Business Partner

HR Heads Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking HR firm in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support and drive people initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate with leadership to enhance organizational effectiveness and manage various HR functions. The ideal candidate has strong HR experience, knowledge of UK employment law, and exceptional interpersonal skills. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Pension

25 days leave

Personal Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HR role within a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and employee relations frameworks.
• Experience in supporting organisational change and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with managers offering strategic HR guidance.
• Coach managers on HR matters, including performance and development.
• Manage complex ER cases ensuring compliance with law and policies.
• Support talent management processes and workforce planning.

Skills

HR strategic guidance

Employee relations

Performance management

Change management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

UK employment law

Job description

An exciting opportunity to work with senior leaders, driving people strategies that align with business goals and foster a high-performing culture.

Location: Oxfordshire Added: 31/07/25 Salary: £65-75,000 + Pension, 25 days leave, PHI

Are you a strategic and people-focused HR professional looking to make a real impact? We are seeking an experiencedHR Business Partnerto join a dynamic and forward-thinking HR team.

About the Role As an HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing strategic and operational HR support across a range of functions. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the people agenda, supporting organisational development, and enhancing leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with managers and leaders, offering strategic and tactical HR guidance.
• Coach and empower managers on all HR-related matters, including employee relations, performance, and development.
• Manage complex ER cases, ensuring compliance with employment law and internal policies.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives in collaboration with Finance and Early Careers teams.
• Support talent management processes including succession planning, talent reviews, and learning needs analysis.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure a robust pipeline of top-tier talent.
• Drive key people processes such as performance reviews, OKRs, and salary reviews.
• Use HR data and insights to inform decision-making and improve business outcomes.
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to enhance HR service delivery and promote continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar HR role within a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and employee relations frameworks.
• Experience supporting organisational change and development initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach.

Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative HR team where your ideas and expertise will be valued. You’ll have the chance to shape the future of the organisation through impactful HR initiatives and work in an environment that supports continuous learning and development.

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