Human Resources Business Partner

Alexander Lloyd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Lloyd is partnering with a Southwest London-based organisation to recruit a People Partner on a 12 month FTC.

This key role sits within the People function, delivering a strategic, business-aligned agenda. You will influence senior leaders, embed change, enhance capability and drive engagement across a diverse workforce, supported by data-driven people practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a HR Generalist, People Advisor or People Partner role.
• Strong employee relations experience handling complex and sensitive cases.
• Experience supporting organisational change, performance management, workforce planning and engagement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and attention to detail.
• Experience managing or developing others, or demonstrable potential to step into a people management role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Strategic People Partners and business leaders to deliver effective people solutions across designated areas
• Provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations matters, supporting managers to resolve issues effectively and confidently
• Support organisational change, performance management, workforce planning and engagement initiatives
• Contribute to talent management, wellbeing, diversity & inclusion, and learning & development programmes
• Support the delivery of the People Strategy and take ownership of key projects and elements of the annual People cycle
• Use data and analytics to provide insight-led recommendations and improve business outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement in people practices, policies and processes to meet evolving business needs
• Coach, mentor and develop People Advisers, building capability within the team
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, influencing and challenging where appropriate
• Ensure all people processes and interactions are fair, consistent and legally compliant

Skills

HR Generalist

People Partner

Employee relations

Change management

Stakeholder management

Coaching & development

Job description

Alexander Lloyd is delighted to be partnering with a Southwest London based organisation, on the recruitment of a People Partner on a 12 month FTC.

This is a key role within the People function, responsible for supporting the delivery of a strategic, business‑aligned People agenda. Working closely with Strategic People Partners, senior leaders and key stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in embedding change, enhancing organisational capability, and driving engagement across a diverse workforce.

Duties:

• Partner with Strategic People Partners and business leaders to deliver effective people solutions across designated areas
• Provide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations matters, supporting managers to resolve issues effectively and confidently
• Support organisational change, performance management, workforce planning and engagement initiatives
• Contribute to talent management, wellbeing, diversity & inclusion, and learning & development programmes
• Support the delivery of the People Strategy and take ownership of key projects and elements of the annual People cycle
• Use data and analytics to provide insight-led recommendations and improve business outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement in people practices, policies and processes to meet evolving business needs
• Coach, mentor and develop People Advisers, building capability within the team
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, influencing and challenging where appropriate
• Ensure all people processes and interactions are fair, consistent and legally compliant

Skills / Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a HR Generalist, People Advisor or People Partner role
• Strong employee relations experience, including handling complex and sensitive cases
• Experience supporting organisational change, performance management, workforce planning and engagement initiatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and attention to detail
• Experience managing or developing others, or demonstrable potential to step into a people management role