Human Resources Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner in Edinburgh to act as a trusted advisor to business leaders. The successful candidate will align HR strategies with business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness and enhancing employee engagement within the company. Key responsibilities include implementing HR strategies, leading talent management initiatives, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Ideal candidates should possess strong HR expertise and excellent interpersonal skills.

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 leaders to develop HR strategies supporting business objectives.
• Lead talent management initiatives including performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Client:

Catalyst Partners

Location:

edinburgh, 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.