Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join a vibrant financial services organisation in Southampton. This role offers the opportunity to shape ongoing people initiatives, partner with senior leaders on strategy, and manage change programmes. Ideal candidates will possess strong stakeholder management skills and a proven track record in HR, particularly in fast-paced environments. The position is critical for influencing organizational success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR business partnering role within a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
• Experience leading organisational change and managing complex ER issues.
• Confident communicator with a solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver the people strategy.
• Provide guidance on organisational design and workforce planning.
• Support change programmes and projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Change management

Job description

The Role & Company

We’re hiring for an innovative financial services organisation seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner. This role offers the chance to join a vibrant, high-growth environment where you can make a meaningful impact and shape ongoing people and organisational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver the people strategy
• Provide guidance on organisational design, workforce planning, talent management, and employee relations.
• Support change programmes and projects.
• Use data and insights to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Build strong, trusted relationships to influence and coach leaders effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior HR business partnering role within a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading organisational change and managing complex ER issues.
• Commercial, analytical, and able to balance strategic and hands‑on work.
• Confident communicator with a solutions-focused mindset.

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 68486).

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