Senior People Business Partner UK870026/LI

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Senior People Business Partner to shape and implement strategic HR initiatives across multiple sites in the UK. The role involves overseeing a workforce of approximately 300 employees and modernizing HR operations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in HR transformation in construction or engineering and must be adaptable for both strategic and operational challenges.

Benefits

Competitive day rate or salary package

Hybrid working model

Temp-to-perm potential

Qualifications

• Strong HR experience in construction or engineering.
• Proven background in HR transformation projects.
• Ability to operate at strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior HR partner to business leaders.
• Lead the implementation of Shared Services HR model.
• Ensure legal compliance in HR policies and employment law.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

HR transformation

Organizational change

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Morgan Philips is representing a leading organization in the engineering sector to hire an experienced Senior People Business Partner to play a vital role in shaping and implementing strategic HR initiatives across this dynamic and fast-paced business. This is a 6-month FTC initially (with potential to go permanent) and is offered on a hybrid working basis, however, please note that there will be travel to various sites across the UK (including Heathrow, Central London, Southampton, and Wales) and suitable candidates must be able to attend meetings in Kent on a Friday.

As the Senior People Business Partner, you will act as a trusted HR partner to business leaders, overseeing a workforce of approximately 300 employees. This mobile role requires flexibility and autonomy, and you will be responsible for leading the implementation of a Shared Services HR model while providing full-spectrum HR support. The ideal candidate will thrive in both operational and strategic HR environments, with substantial experience leading HR change projects within the construction, engineering, or technical industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior HR partner to business leaders across multiple regions.
• Lead the implementation and integration of a Shared Services HR model to modernize HR operations.
• Provide comprehensive HR support including employee relations, performance management, talent development, and succession management.
• Act as deputy to the People Leadership as required, managing the broader HR function in their absence.
• Coach and support managers in developing leadership capabilities and promoting a high-performance culture.
• Ensure consistency in HR policy and practice across both mobile and office-based teams.
• Champion employee engagement and advocate for organizational values and an inclusive culture.
• Conduct regular site visits across key locations, including Heathrow, Central London, Southampton, and Wales, to maintain strong employee and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure legal compliance and uphold best practices in HR policies and employment law.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the broader People Strategy.

Key Requirements:

• Strong HR experience in the construction, engineering, or a similar high-paced technical environment.
• Proven background in delivering HR transformation projects, especially Shared Services model implementation.
• Comfortable with a mobile, field-based role and regular travel across multiple UK locations.
• Ability to attend weekly meetings at our Kent head office every Friday.
• Strong generalist HR experience with the capability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Experience managing or supporting teams of 250+ staff across multiple locations.
• Demonstrated ability to act as Deputy/Second-in-Command to HR leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and highly organized.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle for travel.

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to join a market-leading, growing business.
• Competitive day rate or salary package based on experience.
• Temp-to-perm potential for the right candidate.
• Hybrid working model that supports flexible working arrangements.
• A chance to make a real impact and shape HR delivery in a transforming business.

If you are an experienced HR professional passionate about driving change and enhancing organizational performance, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Senior People Business Partner. Join our client, and help to build a culture of excellence in one of the most dynamic sectors in the UK.