People Partner - 6 month FTC

Michael Page; Morley; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences organisation in the UK is seeking a People Partner to deliver operational HR support across multiple sites. This role involves managing complex employee relations cases, coaching managers, and supporting organisational change initiatives. Ideal candidates will be CIPD qualified with strong operational HR experience and a resilient attitude. The company offers competitive benefits including healthcare options and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contribution

Healthcare options

Company car

Discretionary bonus

Free parking

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified with strong operational HR experience.
• Resilient and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Experience in organisational change and multi-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on ER issues.
• Manage a personal caseload of complex HR matters.
• Support organisational change including restructures.
• Coach and up-skill managers on handling people issues.

Skills

Operational HR experience

CIPD qualification

Strong IT skills

Coaching managers

Navigating ambiguity

Job description

The role is a People Partner position focused on delivering operational HR support across multiple UK sites in the life sciences sector. It involves managing complex ER cases, supporting organisational change, and partnering with managers to build capability, while also contributing to HR system implementation and process improvement.

Client Details

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.

Description

• 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.

Profile

• 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.

Job 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