Interim HR Business Partner

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

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Interim HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Plymouth. The role involves supporting the people strategy and leading projects in organisational development and change management. Candidates should have strong generalist HR experience and excellent stakeholder management skills. Immediate availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Track record in organisational design and culture development.
• Experience in retail, wholesale, or FMCG is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support people strategy and drive impactful initiatives.
• Lead on projects related to organisational development.
• Influence decision-making at all organisational levels.

Skills

Strong generalist HR knowledge

Stakeholder management

HR transformation

Change management

Excellent communication

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] .