People Business Partner

AB Dynamics; Bradford-on-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business group in Bradford-on-Avon is seeking a People Business Partner to enhance organisational effectiveness and foster a positive culture. The successful candidate will act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, ensuring alignment between people priorities and business goals. This role includes partnership with HR operations and a focus on continuous improvement. Attractive benefits include competitive salaries and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a HR Business Partner or senior People Partnering role.
• Solid understanding of employment law and people strategy.
• Experience in a growing or evolving business.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders.
• Coach leaders to improve team effectiveness.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations.

Skills

Influencing leadership teams

Strong analytical thinking

Skilled communicator

Understanding of employment law

Data-informed decision-making

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

Our overarching aim across the People function is to create an environment where our people can do their best work.

As a People Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders to develop and implement people strategies that enable business success, build leadership capability, and foster a positive, high-performance culture. You'll play a critical role in aligning people priorities with business goals, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to your business areas.

This role is focused on building organisational effectiveness, enhancing the employee experience, and driving cultural and behavioural change, while working in partnership with the HR Operations team to ensure consistent and compliant delivery of people practices.This role is primarily office-based, with the option to work from home 1–2 days per week as part of our flexible working approach.

What will you be doing?

• Acting as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, developing and embedding people plans that align with the business strategy and organisational priorities.
• Coach and challenge leaders to improve team effectiveness, lead change, and embed a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the HR Operations team to support the effective delivery of people processes and initiatives (e.g. performance, reward cycle, policy updates).
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects that support culture, engagement, workforce planning, or organisational change.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, organisational design, and strategic workforce planning, ensuring alignment with relevant legislation and internal standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in how we attract, retain, and develop talent, working with the business to identify future capability needs.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a HR Business Partner or senior People Partnering role, with a strong track record of influencing leadership teams.
• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above), or equivalent relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of employment law, organisational development, and people strategy.
• Strong analytical thinking and use of data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience operating in a growing or evolving business, ideally with matrix or international exposure.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, balancing strategic and hands-on delivery as required.
• Skilled communicator, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We are part of the AB Dynamics Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment. In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes a discretionary company bonus scheme, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and generous company pension contributions.

At AB Dynamics Group we set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of customers, people, diversity, innovation, excellence and responsibility. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.