Strategic HR Business Partners - Bristol or London/Hybrid

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Strategic HR Business Partners to join their dynamic People & Culture team. This role offers the opportunity to influence business strategy and drive performance through effective HR leadership. The successful candidates will collaborate closely with various teams and senior leaders, providing expert advice and implementing people strategies that align with business goals. With a focus on fostering a high-performance culture, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, offering a comprehensive compensation package and the chance to contribute to a healthier future for consumers.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Flexible Working Opportunities

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic HR partnering within a similar environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a global perspective.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to drive strategic objectives and enhance business performance.
• Support the rollout of Global policies and frameworks across the organization.

Skills

Strategic HR Partnering

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Leadership

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Workforce Planning

Job description

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Client:

Imperial Brands PLC

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

15

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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The Role

Bristol or London/Hybrid Working pattern (2 days in office)

We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced strategic HR professionals to join our People & Culture team at Imperial Brands.

As a Strategic HR Business Partner, you will be an influential and pivotal member of our P&C Community. You will work closely with either our People & Culture (HR), Corporate Strategy and Corporate Affairs & Legal teams (Bristol) or our Global Consumer Office (London). You will help to define, develop, and execute the People and Culture agenda and plan. You will act as an internal consultant, using your business knowledge and understanding of a similar business sector to provide expert advice and challenge, aligning the needs of the business with the delivery of the functions' people priorities and plans, while also ensuring operational delivery and implementation of our P&C Operating Models.

We’re home to around 25,000 talented people worldwide. One of the special things about working at Imperial is that our people are leading positive changes. This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Head of People & Culture to provide strategic HR leadership and expertise to drive our business forward.

Principle Accountabilities

• Partner with our People & Culture (HR), Corporate Strategy, and Corporate Affairs & Legal teams (Bristol) or our Global Consumer Office (London), along with business leaders across functions/regions/clusters, to drive strategic objectives and enhance business performance.
• Influence business strategy by providing relevant insights into workforce and culture, translating it into People Strategies, engaging with P&C CoE where appropriate, and building strong relationships with the COEs and People Services to support the implementation of people strategies and plans.
• Provide leadership, facilitate change, and identify opportunities to unlock business value. Act as a member of relevant leadership teams.
• Support the rollout of Global CoE policies and frameworks such as Talent & Succession Management, Connected Performance, Organisation Effectiveness, and Organisational Health reviews.
• Work with senior leaders to support the rollout and embedding of strategic initiatives.
• Manage, cascade, and monitor all Global processes in collaboration with the Head of People & Culture, guiding and coaching senior leaders.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in strategic P&C partnering within a similar environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to quickly build rapport and trust across all levels.
• Ability to translate business strategy into people strategy, with strong influencing skills to support implementation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills, along with experience in strategic workforce planning.
• Ability to coach and influence senior managers to foster a high-performance culture.
• Experience working in a global matrix organization and understanding of business complexities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data for insights and storytelling to support data-led decision making.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

What We Offer

In return, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package, including salary, bonus scheme, pension, generous holiday entitlement, and flexible working opportunities. You will have the chance to grow, learn, innovate, and be part of our purpose to create a healthier future for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

About Us

We are a truly international company, operating across 120 markets with 25,000 employees. We embrace a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo, and supporting diversity and inclusion globally. Our culture encourages bringing your best self to work, fostering innovation and success, supported by award-winning development programs that create exciting career opportunities for all.