Human Resources Business Partner

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering engineering firm in Salisbury is searching for an experienced HR Business Partner to strategically influence people initiatives. The role requires proven HRBP experience and a strong understanding of strategic HR to drive learning & development, talent pipeline, and organisational design projects. The position offers up to £60,000 in salary and flexible hybrid working, providing significant scope for ownership and strategic input in shaping the future of the organisation.

Benefits

Flexible working

Strategic input opportunities

Values-led company ethos

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced or technical environment.
• Proven track record in leading L&D initiatives.
• Ability to influence and partner with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Designing learning and development frameworks.
• Leading succession planning and talent pipeline work.
• Embedding a strong, values-led culture.

Skills

HRBP experience

Strategic HR understanding

Project leadership

Confidence in influencing leaders

Independently working

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

HR Business Partner – Strategic People Projects - Hybrid (Salisbury-based HQ) | 💷 Up to £60,000

Looking to step into a strategic HR role where you can genuinely shape the people roadmap? This one’s for you.

The Opportunity

I’m working with a pioneering engineering business operating at the cutting edge of aerospace innovation. As they continue to scale, they're investing in their people function - with a sharp focus on long-term growth, skills development, and organisational maturity.

They’re now hiring a HR Business Partner to work closely with senior leadership, take ownership of key people initiatives, and help shape the future of the organisation. You’ll have a seat at the table and the freedom to make a real impact across the business.

This role is hybrid, with regular presence onsite at their Salisbury HQ.

Where You’ll Add Value

This isn’t an operational HR role. It’s strategic, project-based, and forward-looking. You’ll work on :

• Learning & Development frameworks
• Skills mapping and capability building
• Building out career progression paths , salary grades, and banding frameworks
• Leading on succession planning and talent pipeline work
• Supporting organisational design and structure reviewsPartnering with senior stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, and Exec functions
• Acting as a trusted advisor while helping embed a strong, values-led culture

You’ll be joining a company with ambitious growth plans and a people-first ethos, giving you the platform to drive real change.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven HRBP or Senior People Partner experience in a fast-paced or technical environment
• A strong understanding of strategic HR – you’re as comfortable designing frameworks as you are influencing leaders
• Experience leading projects across L&D , career development , and organisation design
• Confident working independently and partnering closely with leadership
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Why This Role?

• 💷 Salary up to £60,000
• 🏡 Flexible hybrid working
• 🧠 Big scope for ownership and strategic input
• 🧭 Values-led business working on future-facing technology
• ✈️ Support a business where people are as important as the product

If you’re ready for a role that lets you shape the people strategy, influence leadership, and build out meaningful frameworks from the ground up — this could be the one.