Human Resources Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic business as a Senior HR Business Partner in Greater Manchester, driving change and transformation through people. This role requires partnership with executives, shaping HR strategies aligned with business goals, and delivering impactful HR solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced People Partner with a strong background supporting executive leaders.
• Generalist HR skills in areas like OD, L&D, and talent management.
• Proven track record in change management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to executives and senior leaders.
• Lead and implement organizational change and transformations.
• Use data to influence HR initiatives and decisions.

Skills

Change Management

Relationship Building

Commercial Savvy

Data-Driven Decision Making

Problem Solving

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner – Greater Manchester (Hybrid 2-3 days/week on site)

Be at the heart of change. Drive impact where it counts.

This business is scaling, transforming, and acquiring. Constant evolution & big ambitions, offering plenty of opportunity for the right person to make their mark.

They're looking for a Senior People Business Partner to join them on this journey. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and know how to partner with leaders to drive commercial outcomes through people, consider this opportunity.

What’s the role?

You’ll work closely with execs and senior leaders, acting as a strategic partner. You’ll help shape and deliver a people agenda aligned with business priorities—covering acquisitions, organisational change, operational efficiencies, and workforce transformation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Embedding yourself in the business, acting as a trusted adviser and coach to leaders navigating growth and complexity
• Leading and implementing change—transformation, acquisitions, or new ways of working
• Using data and insight to influence decisions on structure, succession, and other HR initiatives
• Owning and leading key people projects across the business
• Delivering pragmatic, commercial HR solutions that make a real difference

What we’re looking for:

• An experienced People Partner with a background working alongside executive leaders
• A strong generalist HR skill set—experience in OD, reward, ER, talent, L&D, and more
• A proven track record supporting change and embedding efficient ways of working
• Comfortable with ambiguity, adaptable, and proactive
• A relationship-builder who is commercially savvy and solutions-oriented
• An understanding of the challenges faced by a field-based operational workforce

This is a dynamic business environment with pace and opportunity. If you want to shape excellence in a growing, acquisition-driven organisation and play a vital role in driving success through people—this is your stage.