Senior HR Business Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £80,000

Bonus

Strong benefits package

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner based in Manchester. The role involves partnering with retail teams to drive the people agenda and deliver strategic HR support. Candidates should have proven HR experience in fast-paced industries, a strong background in employee relations, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders. This position offers a salary up to £80,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a HR Business Partner or HR Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ER background with confidence to influence and challenge stakeholders.
• Experience working across field and/or head office.

Responsibilities

• Support the people plan across a regional retail population.
• Partner with managers and leaders - coach and advise.
• Drive employee engagement, performance, and talent conversations.
• Handle day-to-day ER issues effectively.
• Lead change programs in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Employee relations (ER)

Stakeholder engagement

Independent decision-making

Coaching and advising

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

Base pay range

Senior HR Business Partner - North West | 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 a 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.