Senior HR Business Partner

Zachary Daniels; England; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Strong benefits package

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to support retail teams. In this role, you will partner with managers to drive engagement and performance while effectively managing employee relations. The ideal candidate has a strong HR background in fast-paced environments like retail or hospitality and possesses strong relationship-building skills. Competitive salary up to £80,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally retail or hospitality.
• Confident to influence and challenge in a strong ER context.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver the people plan across a regional retail population.
• Partner with managers and leaders by coaching and advising.
• Drive employee engagement, performance, and talent conversations.
• Handle day-to-day ER issues with care.
• Lead and support change programmes.
• Apply a commercial, people-first approach.

Skills

Proven experience as a HR Business Partner or HR Manager

Strong ER background

Experience working across field and/or head office populations

Natural relationship-builder and coach

Comfortable working independently

CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Base pay range

Senior HR Business Partner
Up to £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Field-based

Zachary Daniels are partnering with a leading retailer to recruit a hands‑on Senior HR Business Partner to support their retail teams.

This is a true business partnering role – working closely with leaders across the retail operation to drive the people agenda, embed core values, and deliver smart, commercial HR support where it counts.

We’re looking for someone who is confident working at pace, loves getting under the skin of a business, and thrives on building great relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

What you’ll be doing as Senior HR Business Partner:

• Supporting and delivering the people plan across a regional retail population
• Partnering with managers and leaders – coaching, advising, and constructively challenging where needed
• Driving employee engagement, performance, and talent conversations
• Handling day‑to‑day ER issues with confidence and care
• Leading and supporting change programmes in a fast‑moving environment
• Bringing a commercial, people‑first lens to all activity

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a HR Business Partner or HR Manager in a fast‑paced environment (ideally retail or hospitality)
• Strong ER background with the confidence to influence and challenge
• Experience working across field and/or head office populations
• A natural relationship‑builder and coach
• Comfortable working independently and making sound decisions
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)

What’s on offer:

• A salary of up to £80,000
• Bonus and a strong benefits package
• The chance to join a collaborative, values‑led team

If you’re a confident, people‑focused HRBP looking for your next challenge – we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply today with your most up‑to‑date CV to be considered for this role of Senior HR Business Partner.