Senior HR Business Partner - Morgan McKinley

Morgan McKinley; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation is seeking a Commercial Senior HR Business Partner to shape and deliver their people strategy. This full-time role in the Rochester area offers a salary of £75k - £80k plus car allowance and bonuses. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in HR, excellent communication skills, and experience in fast-paced environments. Key responsibilities include advising senior leaders, designing HR strategies, and leading change management initiatives.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Further benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an HR Business Partner, ideally at Senior level.
• Strong experience in influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

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 change management programmes, ensuring clear communication and successful implementation.
• Mentor and coach HR colleagues, contributing to their professional growth and development.

Skills

Strategic HR Management

Stakeholder Management

Coaching Skills

Change Management

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent

Job description

About the job

Job Title: Comercial 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 supports people-related issues but also aligns 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.

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.

Ideal Candidate

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.