Interim HR Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is recruiting an Interim HR Business Partner for a crucial HR role. The position involves supporting the people strategy, driving impactful initiatives, and leading projects like organisational development and change management. Ideal candidates will have proven HR Business Partner experience and excellent stakeholder management skills. This hybrid role requires availability for immediate start.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner with strong HR knowledge.
• Track record in organisational design and HR transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support people strategy and drive impactful initiatives.
• Lead projects such as change management and succession planning.
• Provide trusted advice to leaders across the South West region.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Stakeholder management

HR transformation

Change management

Organisational design

Job description

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? 12-Month FTC | Up to £65,000 + package

? Hybrid | 3 days a week travel across the South West Region

We’re working with a leading name in the retail sector, to recruit an Interim HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Role

This is a key HR role where you’ll play a pivotal part in supporting our people strategy and driving initiatives that really make an impact. You’ll be leading on projects such as organisational development, succession planning, and change & transformation programmes.

It’s a hands-on role – you’ll be working closely with leaders across the South West region, providing trusted advice and influencing decision-making to ensure HR adds real value and helps shape business success.

We’re looking for someone who can bring both expertise and energy to the role:

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, with strong generalist HR knowledge
• Track record of delivering across organisational design, HR transformation, change management, and culture development
• Excellent stakeholder management skills – able to influence and engage at all levels
• Ideally, experience in retail, wholesale, or FMCG sectors, though not essential
• Resilient, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference through people
• A confident communicator with the ability to drive meaningful change

Candidates must be available to start on short notice - can't wait for a notice period.

? If this sounds like your next challenge, apply now or send your CV directly to Jake at [emailprotected] .