Human Resources Business Partner

Project People; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Project People is recruiting on behalf of a leading financial services provider in the North of England for a strategic HR Business Partner. You will partner with senior leaders across revenue-generating functions, translating strategy into workforce requirements and shaping the organisation to build capability for the future.

You’ll drive strategic partnering, performance and talent management, workforce planning, leadership development and data-driven decision making, influencing senior

Qualifications

• HR Business Partner experience translating strategy into workforce requirements.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and drive organisational performance.
• Experience in workforce planning, talent strategy and succession planning.
• Strong data analytics and use of HR metrics to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to align HR strategy with departmental commercial goals.
• Drive performance management frameworks focused on measurable business outcomes.
• Develop workforce plans aligned with growth targets and budget constraints.
• Coach managers on performance leadership and accountability.
• Identify critical roles and build succession and talent pipelines.
• Analyse headcount, productivity and revenue-per-employee metrics.

Skills

HRBP experience

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Communication skills

Influence stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIPD Level 5+

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Our client is a leading financial services provider based in the North of England. We are seeking a strategic HR Business Partner to partner with senior leaders across the Business, translating our strategic ambition into workforce requirements, shaping the organization and building the capabilities needed for the future..

Role Purpose

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) – Commercial will act as a strategic partner to business leaders across revenue-generating and performance-driven departments (e.g., Operations, Trading, Marketing).

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering

• Partner with senior stakeholders to align HR strategy with departmental commercial goals
• Provide insight and challenge to improve organisational performance and efficiency
• Support business growth initiatives through workforce planning and talent strategy

Performance & Talent Management

• Drive performance management frameworks focused on measurable business outcomes
• Support leaders in setting KPIs, managing underperformance, and developing high performers
• Identify critical roles and build succession and talent pipelines

Commercial Workforce Planning

• Analyse headcount, productivity, and revenue-per-employee metrics
• Develop workforce plans aligned with growth targets and budget constraints
• Advise on organisational design to optimise team performance

Leadership & Capability Development

• Coach managers on performance leadership, accountability, and team effectiveness
• Design and implement development initiatives for high-impact roles
• Strengthen leadership capability in driving business results

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Use HR analytics to provide insights on performance, attrition, and engagement
• Translate data into actionable recommendations for business leaders
• Monitor impact of HR initiatives on commercial outcomes

Change & Transformation

• Support organisational change initiatives linked to business transformation
• Ensure effective communication and adoption of new structures or strategies
• Drive a high-performance, results-oriented culture
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a commercial or revenue-driven environment
• At least 4+ years relevant HR experience
• Strong understanding of performance management and organisational effectiveness
• Experience supporting Operations, Trading, Marketing, or similar business functions
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HR data to inform decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience in financial services or similar environments.
• Knowledge of workforce analytics tools and HR systems
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent
• Experience in high-growth or international organisations
• Competitive salary and performance-based discretionary bonus
• Professional development and training support