Senior HR Business Partner - 3 month contract

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner in the UK seeks a hands-on Senior HR Business Partner for a 3-month fixed-term contract. This role involves working closely with retail leadership to drive HR initiatives and foster a people-first culture. Candidates should have strong experience in HR Business Partnership, particularly in retail or hospitality, and be CIPD qualified. Offering a base salary up to £75,000 plus bonuses and a benefits package.

Benefits

Base Salary up to £75,000

Bonus and strong benefits package

Collaborative, values-led team environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver the people plan across a regional retail population.
• Partner with managers and leaders, coaching and advising as needed.
• Drive employee engagement and talent conversations.

Skills

HR Business Partnership

Employee Relations

Stakeholder Engagement

Coaching

Change Management

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits

• Base Salary up to c 75,000
• Bonus and a strong benefits package
• The chance to join a collaborative, values-led team