Senior HR Business Partner - 3 month contract

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner for a 3-month fixed-term contract in London. This role involves partnering with retail leaders to drive engagement and performance while handling employee relations. Ideal candidates will have proven HR experience, a strong focus on coaching, and be CIPD qualified. The position offers a salary of up to £75,000 and a strong benefits package.

Benefits

Bonus and strong benefits package

Collaborative, values-led team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a HR Business Partner or HR Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong employee relations background with the ability to influence and challenge.
• Experience working across field and/or head office populations.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver the people plan across the retail population.
• Partner with managers, coaching, advising, and constructively challenging.
• Drive employee engagement and performance conversations.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Employee relations expertise

Coaching and advising

Change management

Decision-making autonomy

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Senior HR Business Partner - 3 month Fixed Term Contract - Immediate Start

Zachary Daniels are partnering with a leading retailer to recruit a hands-on Senior HR Business Partner.

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.

What you'll be doing

• 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

• Base Salary up to c 75,000
• 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.

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