Regional HR Business Partner

Robert Walters UK; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic HR firm seeks a Regional HR Business Partner to enhance people strategy across operational centres. This role involves fostering high performance, managing employee relations, and ensuring HR processes align with company goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong HR background and a passion for improving employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Business Partner or Generalist role for at least 3 years.
• Strong IT skills and comfort in presenting HR data.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR support on employee relations and performance management.
• Manage complex employee relations cases and drive HR projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

HR degree or equivalent CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

To support their operation centres around the region, our client is looking for a strategic and committed regional HR business partner. In this role you will be instrumental in advancing people strategy and collaborating closely with stakeholders to cultivate a culture of high performance. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR specialist who is enthusiastic about employee experience and engagement and has a talent for identifying potential ongoing development.

What you'll do:

As a Regional HR Business Partner, your role will be fundamental to driving our client's people strategy. You will work closely with stakeholders at various centres across the region, providing expert HR support on a wide range of topics. Your ability to identify potential for continuous improvement will be key in enhancing both HR processes and overall business performance. You will also manage complex employee relations cases while ensuring the effective execution of HR projects that align with organisational goals. Your analytical skills will come into play as you interpret HR metrics and data to provide actionable insights that inform decision-making.

• Provide expert HR support and guidance on topics such as employee relations and performance management.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance HR processes and overall business performance.
• Coach and challenge managers to engage their teams, develop talent, and foster a culture of accountability and growth.
• Manage employee relations cases, escalating issues when necessary.
• Ensure effective execution of HR projects in alignment with organisational goals.
• Analyse HR metrics and data to provide actionable insights that inform decision-making.
• Act as the strategic link between HR and management, offering high-quality support and guidance.
• Drive and maintain a high-performance culture through continuous process reviews.
• Partner with managers across recruitment, talent development, employee relations, performance management, and organisational development.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Regional HR Business Partner role brings a wealth of experience in human resources. With an HR degree or equivalent CIPD qualification under your belt, you have spent at least three years honing your skills in an HR Business Partner role. Your passion for engagement and employee experience is evident in your work, and you have a comprehensive understanding of the employee life-cycle. Your excellent communication skills enable you to influence at all levels, and your strong IT skills ensure you are comfortable presenting HR data to stakeholders. Your experience with complex employee relations cases within an operational setting sets you apart.

• An HR degree or equivalent CIPD qualification is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in an HR Business Partner, Generalist, or Advisor role is essential.
• A strong passion for engagement and employee experience is crucial.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the employee life-cycle is necessary.
• Stakeholder management experience and the ability to influence at all levels are important.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are needed.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerised HRIS are required.
• Comfort with presenting HR data to stakeholders is vital.
• Strong employee relations experience, particularly in dealing with complex cases within an operational setting is essential.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a fast-growing industry leader with a people-first strategy. They offer a supportive and inclusive environment where employees are valued and their contributions recognised.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your HR career? Apply today!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Bedfordshire

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Bedfordshire

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: I9HLKB-E3BD8C87

Date posted: 30 April 2025

Consultant: Dawn May

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