HRBP

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner in London to provide strategic HR support across the UK business. This hybrid role involves partnering with senior leaders and delivering people strategies while also handling hands-on HR delivery and employee relations.

You will translate business priorities into practical people plans, coach managers, and contribute to engagement and culture initiatives within a fast-paced consumer business.

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR background with strategic and hands-on delivery.
• Deep knowledge of UK employment law and ER case handling.
• Ability to influence, coach and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercial mindset translating priorities into people strategies.
• Analytical skills using people data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and deliver people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Coach managers on HR policies and processes, building capability.
• Collaborate with HR teams to ensure effective HR delivery and compliance.
• Support engagement initiatives and organisational change with clear communication.

Skills

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

People analytics

HR strategy

Coaching & influencing

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded HR Business Partner to join an international consumer business with a portfolio of leading sport, outdoor and lifestyle brands.

HR Business Partner

Location: Central London

Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days a week in the office

The Opportunity

Based at the company's London headquarters in Farringdon, you will join a collaborative HRBP team, partnering with senior leaders and the wider People function to deliver effective, commercially focused and people-centred HR support across the UK business.

This is a varied role combining strategic HR partnering with hands-on delivery. You will help shape people strategies that support business performance, growth and organisational effectiveness, while acting as a trusted adviser to leaders and managers across the employee lifecycle.

You will also contribute to wider People initiatives, driving engagement, supporting organisational change and improving HR processes and the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Business Partnering

Partner with senior leaders to develop and deliver people strategies aligned with business objectives.

Build trusted relationships, influencing and constructively challenging stakeholders to improve performance, engagement and culture.

Support organisational design, workforce planning and succession planning.

Translate commercial priorities into practical people plans and initiatives.

Operational HR & Manager Support

Act pragmatic advice across the employee lifecycle.

Coach managers on HR policies, processes and best practice, building their confidence and capability.

Work closely with HR Assistants and specialist teams, including Talent, Reward, HRIS, Payroll and Benefits, to ensure effective and consistent HR delivery.

Maintain high standards of HR documentation, governance and compliance.

Employee Relations

Manage a broad range of employee relations matters, from day-to-day queries to complex and sensitive cases.

Provide balanced, commercially aware advice on employment law, policies and best practice.

Support managers in resolving employee issues effectively, encouraging early intervention and consistent decision-making.

Ensure cases are handled fairly, sensitively and in line with legislation and company policies.

Engagement, Culture & Change

Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, inclusion and the employee experience.

Contribute to engagement surveys and employee listening activities, translating feedback into meaningful action.

Partner with leaders and the Change team to deliver organisational change with clear communication and a people-focused approach.

Help foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.

About You

You will be an experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background, comfortable operating strategically while remaining hands-on. Commercially aware and confident working with senior stakeholders, you will be passionate about helping businesses and their people perform at their best.

You will bring:

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing complex, sensitive ER cases.

The ability to influence, coach and constructively challenge stakeholders at all levels.

A commercial mindset and the ability to translate business priorities into effective people strategies.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to use people data to inform decisions.

Experience supporting organisational change within a complex, matrixed or evolving environment.

A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a genuine interest in engagement, inclusion and culture.

Confidence using HR systems and digital tools, with an interest in how AI can improve HR processes.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust.