Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Frazer Jones; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent HR consultancy based in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will involve leading strategic people initiatives and partnering with senior leaders in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong HR business partnering experience in complex organizations and a proven ability to deliver strategic HR initiatives while influencing stakeholders. Salary is up to £90,000.

Qualifications

• Strong HR business partnering experience in a complex environment.
• Proven track record of delivering strategic HR initiatives.
• Commercial mindset and strong influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to drive the people strategy.
• Lead development of people plans aligned to business priorities.
• Use people data to inform decision-making.

Skills

HR business partnering experience

Stakeholder management

Using people data

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Job description

Overview

Senior HR Business Partner – 12-Month FTC

Edinburgh (or regional office) | Hybrid (50%)

Salary up to £90,000

Our Edinburgh based client is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner for a period of 12 months to lead strategic people initiatives and partner with senior stakeholders across a fast-paced, evolving organisation.

The Senior HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving the people agenda and leading the delivery of strategic people plans. This role plays a key part in organisational change, transformation, and capability building, working closely with HR Centres of Excellence to deliver high-quality, insight-led solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to influence business performance and drive the people strategy.
• Lead the development and delivery of people plans aligned to business priorities.
• Support major change and transformation programmes.
• Use people data and insights to guide decision-making.
• Lead and develop a team of HR Advisors.
• Work with ER specialists on complex or high-risk people issues.

Qualifications

• Strong HR business partnering experience within a complex/matrixed environment (professional services desirable).
• Proven track record delivering strategic HR initiatives and change programmes.
• Commercial mindset with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident using people data to inform decisions and shape strategy.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.