Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Birmingham seeks a Senior HRBP to enhance HR projects and change initiatives. You will drive strategies providing solutions for complex employment matters and support stakeholders across functions. The ideal candidate will excel in strategic thinking, relationship management, and data analysis, helping create a high-performance organizational culture. This role promises meaningful contributions to the company's growth and transformation in a competitive global market.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading HR projects and change initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Ability to provide strategic HR solutions for complex employment matters.
• Proven influencing and relationship management skills with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of HR projects and change initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Provide strategic HR solutions to complex employment matters.
• Use people analytics to provide insights and guide decisions.

Skills

Strategic Thinking & Commercial Acumen

Relationship Management & Influencing

Data-Driven & Analytical

Change Leadership

Digital Fluency & Systems Thinking

Coaching & Collaboration

Job description

We are partnering with a leading automotive company entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, who are now looking to hire a Senior HRBP as part of this new phase. As a Senior HRBP, you will lead on the delivery of HR projects and change initiatives, providing strategic, commercially focused solutions for all employment-related matters. You will support across multiple functions at a global level, providing an exceptional service to your stakeholders on strategic projects.

Working as part of a high-performing HR team, you’ll design and deliver forward- thinking HR solutions that strengthen the organisation’s culture, build leadership capability, and enable continued success in a dynamic and competitive global market.

Summary of the role and key responsibilities

• Lead delivery of HR projects and change initiatives aligned with business strategy and priorities.
• Provide strategic, commercially focused HR solutions to complex employment matters.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver seamless HR support on strategic projects and core processes.
• Use people analytics to provide insights, guide decisions, and measure HR effectiveness.
• Support implementation of new systems and technologies to enhance employee experience.
• Advise and coach leaders on organisational design, change management, and workforce planning.

Key skills required

• Strategic Thinking & Commercial Acumen – Translates business strategy into clear people priorities and aligns HR initiatives to drive performance.
• Relationship Management & Influencing – Builds trusted partnerships with senior leaders and stakeholders to achieve alignment.
• Data-Driven & Analytical – Interprets people data to generate insights, identify trends, and communicate findings in a clear, actionable way.
• Change Leadership – Leads complex change initiatives with structure and empathy, fostering engagement and resilience.
• Digital Fluency & Systems Thinking – Embraces technology to optimise HR systems and enhance employee experience.
• Coaching & Collaboration – Acts as a trusted advisor to leaders, supports capability development, and works cross-functionally to deliver integrated solutions.

How to apply

If you are interested in discussing this role further, please apply for the position or contact Maisie Barker at [e-mail] (Job code MEB / 67924).

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