HR Business Partner – 12 Month Fixed-Term-Contract

Kyocera Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyocera Group in Reading is searching for an HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role combines strategic business partnering with operational HR leadership.

You will support Sales, Marketing, ICT, and Finance functions, leading talent management and employee engagement initiatives. Candidates should have experience influencing senior leaders and improving HR processes.

The position offers a hybrid working model, blending office and home-based work.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.
• Strong understanding of HR operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Align people strategy with business objectives.
• Lead succession planning and talent development.
• Oversee employee engagement and change initiatives.

Skills

Strategic business partnering

Leadership capability

Change management

Employee engagement

Job description

HR Business Partner – 12 Month Fixed-Term-Contract

Division: Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Reporting to: Group HR Director

Location: Reading (hybrid – office, field and home-based)

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

About the role

Kyocera is on an exciting journey to evolve and modernise the way we support our people. As part of this, we are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support our Sales, Marketing, ICT and Finance functions.

Operating at a senior level, this role sits at the heart of our HR offering and plays a key part in shaping organisational culture, leadership capability and employee experience. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving people strategies that support performance, engagement and sustainable growth.

This is a hands‑on role, combining strategic business partnering with operational HR leadership, ensuring continuity, consistency and high‑quality HR delivery across the business.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering

• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with business objectives
• Support organisational design, workforce planning and change initiatives
• Use people data and insights to influence strategic decision-making

Talent, Leadership & Culture

• Lead succession planning, talent identification and development across key roles
• Strengthen leadership capability through coaching and development
• Promote a culture of inclusion, learning and high performance

Change & Employee Engagement

• Lead and support organisational change, including restructures and transformation activity
• Oversee employee engagement, communication and consultation processes
• Act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations and organisational matters

HR Operations & Team Leadership

• Lead and support the HR Operations team to deliver an excellent employee experience
• Ensure HR processes are efficient, compliant and continuously improving
• Support the adoption of new systems and ways of working across HR