Strategic HR Business Partner (Performance Management)

Adecco; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Strategic HR Business Partner (Performance Management) to drive performance culture and frameworks. This role involves working closely with senior leaders to enhance workforce capability and ensure inclusion. A CIPD qualification and strong HR experience are essential. This is a hybrid position, offering competitive pay between £300 - £500 per day.

Benefits

Disability confident employer

Inclusive recruitment process

Qualifications

• Experience advising senior leaders on complex employee relations.
• Proven track record in implementing performance management frameworks.
• Solid understanding of business operations and commitment to equality and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders to support a high-performance culture.
• Lead the roll-out of the new performance management framework.
• Coach and mentor HR colleagues, promoting high professional standards.

Skills

CIPD qualified or equivalent HR experience

Strong knowledge of organisational change

Excellent communication skills

Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Strategic HR Business Partner (Performance Management)

Location: E14

Contract Type: Temporary - 9 months. Monday - Friday. 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Full Time/Hybrid

Pay: 300 - 500 per day inside IR35

About the Role: Our client, a leading energy sector organisation, is seeking a Strategic HR Business Partner (Performance Management) to join the People & Estates Directorate. You will work with the project team to deliver a new Performance Management Framework and manage under-performance processes, developing practical, customer-focused people solutions that build workforce capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders to support a high-performance culture.
• Lead the roll-out of the new performance management framework.
• Work with L&D, OD, and HR Operations to implement under-performance processes and resources.
• Coach and mentor HR colleagues, promoting high professional standards.
• Support leaders in managing performance effectively and consistently.
• Deliver training and initiatives to embed the framework, ensuring equality and inclusion.

Essential Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent HR experience.
• Proven track record in implementing performance management frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of organisational change and expertise in at least one other HR area (e.g. resourcing, reward, inclusion, policy, ER).
• Experience advising senior leaders on complex employee relations with a commercial, risk-based approach.
• Solid understanding of business operations and commitment to equality and inclusion.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders on HR matters.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting, facilitating, and producing clear business papers.

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