Strategic HR Partner — 18‑Month FTC (Hybrid UK)

Evotec WD; England; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Evotec WD in Alderley Park, Cheshire, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner on a fixed-term contract to cover 18 months. You will partner with business leaders to align people strategies with commercial objectives, manage complex employee relations, and enable organisational change across site-based and remote teams.

You will use strong knowledge of UK employment law to coach managers, drive workforce planning, and ensure policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor in a complex organisation.
• Extensive employee relations experience including handling complex cases.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience partnering with managers at multiple organisational levels.
• Ability to influence and coach stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience supporting organisational change and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align people priorities with business objectives.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations and facilitate resolution of complex cases.
• Coach managers on performance, engagement, and change leadership.
• Support workforce planning and organisational design activities.
• Ensure HR processes compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

HR business partnering

Employee relations

UK employment law

Coaching managers

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Job description

Evotec WD in Alderley Park, Cheshire, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner on a fixed-term contract to cover 18 months. You will partner with business leaders to align people strategies with commercial objectives, manage complex employee relations, and enable organisational change across site-based and remote teams.

You will use strong knowledge of UK employment law to coach managers, drive workforce planning, and ensure policy compliance.