Regional HR Business Partner

Straightline Retail Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established retail firm is seeking a Regional HR Business Partner to support their expansion in Southern England. This role involves strategic HR management across multiple sites, providing a trusted advisory presence to operational leaders and influencing workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have CIPD qualifications and extensive experience in employee relations and talent development. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the chance to shape the HR function within an exciting and growing business.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent.
• Experience in retail or service-led HR environments.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Organised and capable of managing multi-site responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Cover Southern England portfolio, focusing on strategic HR.
• Act as trusted advisor to operational leaders.
• Lead employee relations, recruitment and talent development.
• Influence workplace culture across the region.
• Balance remote support with on-site presence as needed.

Skills

CIPD qualification

Field-based HR experience

Stakeholder engagement

Employee relations expertise

Organisational change knowledge

Talent development experience

Job description

Overview

Regional HR Business Partner – South Central England (based from home).

Salary: £50 - 55,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus & Package.

This role supports a garden and home retailer with real heritage and an exciting future. The company has invested in modernising its stores and expanding its footprint, placing people at the heart of its success. It is strengthening its HR capability and offering the chance for an experienced HR Business Partner to play a visible, influential role in shaping the teammate experience across the region.

Responsibilities

• Cover a portfolio of sites across Southern England with a focus beyond transactional HR.
• Act as the trusted advisor to operational leaders, ensuring best practice and consistency in all areas of people management.
• Lead employee relations, recruitment and induction, talent development, organisational change and performance management.
• Shape outcomes and influence culture across the region.
• Operate as a home-based partner with autonomy to manage your own diary, balancing remote support with on-site presence when needed.
• Report directly to the Head of HR and contribute as part of a collaborative team.

Candidate profile / Requirements

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent).
• Field-based HR experience from a retail or service-led environment.
• Confident to engage stakeholders at every level; able to build strong relationships remotely and face-to-face.
• Organised and self-sufficient, able to manage a multi-site remit.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, organisational change and talent development.

In return, you will gain the opportunity to work with a growing business where HR has real influence and your work directly shapes the region and the wider organisation.