People Partner - 6 month FTC

Page Personnel; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences organization in East Midlands is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead HR function development during growth. Responsibilities include implementing new HR systems, managing ER issues, and guiding management. Ideal candidates will be CIPD qualified, possess robust operational HR experience, and be comfortable in dynamic environments. The role offers benefits such as 25 days holiday, pension contributions, and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contribution

Healthcare options

Company car

Discretionary bonus

Free parking

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified with strong operational HR experience.
• Resilient, curious, and able to work independently in an environment with limited structure.
• Experience in organisational change and multi-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape and build the HR function during a period of growth and transformation.
• Lead on implementing a new HR system.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on ER issues.

Skills

Operational HR experience

Strong IT skills

Ability to navigate ambiguity

Coaching and up-skilling

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HR systems

Job description

About Our Client

The company is a global life sciences organisation with around 300 employees in the UK and 7 sites nationwide. It provides specialist laboratory testing services for pharmaceuticals, microbiology, chemistry, and food safety, and is part of a larger international group backed by private equity.

Job Description

• Shape and build the HR function during a period of growth and transformation.
• Lead on implementing a new HR system.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing clear, risk-based guidance on ER issues.
• Manage a personal caseload including absence, performance, and complex ER matters.
• Support organisational change, including restructures, consultations, and exits.
• Coach and up-skill managers to build confidence in handling people issues.
• Collaborate on HR system implementation with international teams.
• Champion best practice, compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple UK sites.

The Successful Applicant

• CIPD qualified with strong operational HR experience.
• Resilient, curious, and able to work independently in an environment with limited structure.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and supporting managers through challenging conversations.
• Experience in organisational change and multi-site environments.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with HR systems.

What's on Offer

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Healthcare options, EAP, eyecare vouchers
• Company car
• Discretionary bonus
• Free parking

Interview Process

• Stage 1 : Informal Teams call
• Stage 2 : Face-to-face competency interview

Start date: Early January 2026