Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Zodiac Maritime; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services company is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership. This role involves supporting the HR Director in shaping and executing people strategies, leading key initiatives to drive engagement and performance excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong HR leadership experience and the ability to align HR strategies with business objectives, delivering impactful people-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic HR leadership with senior management.
• Ability to translate business objectives into HR strategies.
• Strong understanding of performance management and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner and advisor to senior leadership.
• Support the HR Director in executing the people strategy.
• Drive organisational change and performance excellence.

Job description

Job Description

The role

Position : Senior HR Business Partner

Contract type : Permanent / Full Time

Reporting to : HR Director

Location : London - Office based 5 days per week

Overview of role

As Senior HR Business Partner, you will act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leadership, supporting the HR Director in shaping and executing the people strategy across Zodiac Maritime.

This pivotal “number two” role will lead the delivery of key people initiatives, driving organisational change, performance excellence, and employee engagement across an operationally diverse business. You will translate business priorities into practical, people-focused solutions that build capability, strengthen culture, and deliver measurable impact aligned with Zodiac Maritime’s strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities and primary deliverables

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives, enabling delivery of commercial and operational goals.
• Support the HR Director in designing and executing the people strategy, driving engagement, capability, and high performance.

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