Senior HR Business Partner

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the Rochester area seeks an experienced Commercial Senior HR Business Partner. You will play a key role in shaping people strategy and supporting senior leaders in influencing HR decisions that drive growth and competitive advantage. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in HR, excellent communication skills, and relevant industry experience. This role is hybrid with a salary of £75k - £80k plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Further benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an HR Business Partner, ideally at Senior level.
• Extensive generalist HR knowledge.
• Experience in engineering, utilities, or facilities industry.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic and operational HR guidance.
• Partner with leadership teams to design and deliver people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Use data and insights to identify trends and recommend solutions.

Skills

Influencing senior stakeholders

Communication skills

Coaching abilities

Proactive approach

Adaptability

Education

CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)

Job description

About the job

Job Title: Commercial Senior HR Business Partner
Location: Rochester area
Salary: £75k - £80k plus car allowance, bonus and further benefits
Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri, hybrid

About the Role

Are you a strategic and hands on HR professional ready to make a real impact? We're partnering with a forward-thinking organisation seeking a Commercial Senior HR Business Partner to join their team and play a key role in shaping and delivering the people strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys influencing senior stakeholders, and is passionate about driving cultural and organisational change. A commercially aware HR Business Partner you will not only support people-related issues but also align HR strategies with business performance, ensuring that every HR decision contributes to profitability, growth, and competitive advantage.

Ideally you will have experience working in engineering, utilities or facilities industry.

Commercial Senior HR Business Partner Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic and operational HR guidance.
• Partner with leadership teams to design and deliver people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Use data and insights to identify trends, recommend solutions, and measure HR effectiveness.
• Lead on change management programmes, ensuring clear communication and successful implementation.
• Mentor and coach HR colleagues, contributing to their professional growth and development.

The ideal Commercial Senior HR Business Partner will have / be:

• Proven track record as an HR Business Partner (or similar), ideally at Senior level.
• Strong experience in influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, resilient, and adaptable HR professional who thrives on making a difference.
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience) with extensive generalist HR knowledge.