Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Sanderson; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Enhanced family leave

Generous holiday options

Pension and life assurance

Sustainable lifestyle benefits

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves shaping HR strategy during transformation, supporting senior leaders, and driving engagement and performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in organisational change and talent development, with the ability to influence and build relationships effectively. This position offers a hybrid work model and a range of benefits including health support and flexible holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior HR Business Partner in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strong background in organisational change, transformation, and talent strategies.
• Commercial mindset with strong relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to shape and deliver HR strategy.
• Support organisational change and workforce planning.
• Provide pragmatic guidance across employee relations.

Skills

Organisational change

Talent development

Employee relations

Coaching and mentoring managers

Building strong relationships

Job description

Overview

Senior HR Business Partner – Bristol (Hybrid, 12-Month FTC). Salary: Up to £70,000. Working for a leading professional services firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to people, this role shapes and delivers the people strategy during a period of transformation. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, support meaningful change initiatives, and play a key role in driving performance, engagement, and growth.

Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Employer: Sanderson

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to shape and deliver HR strategy
• Support organisational change, workforce planning, and talent development initiatives
• Provide clear and pragmatic guidance across employee relations, performance, and engagement
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver people-focused solutions that enable transformation
• Coach and mentor managers to build confidence and leadership capability

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior HR Business Partner in complex, fast-paced environments
• Strong background in organisational change, transformation, and talent strategies
• A commercial mindset with the ability to build strong relationships and influence with impact
• Confidence to challenge constructively while keeping people at the heart of decisions

Benefits

Benefits include: flexible hybrid working, comprehensive health and wellbeing support, enhanced family leave, generous holiday with options to buy or sell, pension and life assurance, and sustainable lifestyle benefits.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Professional Services