Human Resources Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Business Partner in Bedford who will align HR strategies with business goals. This role involves driving organizational effectiveness, managing talent initiatives, and utilizing HR metrics to aid informed decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong HR experience, excellent communication skills, and a solid analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Strong understanding of HR practices and employment law.
• Experience using HR data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to implement HR strategies.
• Lead talent management initiatives including performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

CIPD qualification or equivalent

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Human Resources Business Partner, bedford

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Client:

Catalyst Partners

Location:

bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

As an HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with business goals. You’ll play a key role in driving organizational effectiveness, talent development, and employee engagement across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on organisational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Lead talent management initiatives including performance reviews, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Analyse HR metrics and provide insights to drive data-informed decisions.
• Champion a high-performance culture through coaching, feedback, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role, ideally within the insurance or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, employment law, and business acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with experience using HR data to inform decisions.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.