At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR initiatives and support strategic organisational alignment post-acquisition.
- Company: Join a prestigious international business at a pivotal growth stage.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and strong central support.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for meaningful transformation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-profile HR leadership role.
- Qualifications: Experience as an HR Business Partner with strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a prestigious international business to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner (Lead) for their London office. This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation at a pivotal point in its growth and integration journey. The role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, shape people strategy locally, and lead complex organisational alignment initiatives following a recent acquisition.
Based in central London, you will act as the lead HR partner for a specialist business unit of approximately 100 employees across commercial, customer service, marketing, and shared services functions. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will provide strategic and operational HR support to senior stakeholders while partnering with international HR teams and Centres of Excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the trusted HR advisor to local leadership teams.
- Supporting post-acquisition integration and organisational alignment projects.
- Leading work around contract harmonisation, benefits alignment, and policy integration.
- Driving employee relations, performance management, and organisational effectiveness initiatives.
- Partnering with central teams across recruitment, on-boarding, L&D, and reward.
- Ensuring HR practices align with wider group strategy while meeting local business needs.
About You
We are looking for a commercially minded HR professional who is confident operating independently and influencing senior stakeholders. You will ideally bring:
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Manager.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Experience supporting organisational change, acquisitions, or integration projects.
- Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness.
- The confidence to balance strategic partnering with hands-on delivery when needed.
- Experience within hospitality, travel, luxury, or international matrix organisations would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile international business in a visible standalone HR leadership role, offering:
- A strategic business partnering remit with direct exposure to senior leadership.
- Involvement in meaningful transformation and integration work.
- A collaborative international HR environment with strong central support.
- A modern hybrid working pattern: 4 days in the London office.
HR Business Partner employer: Annapurna HR Ltd
Join a prestigious international business in London as an HR Business Partner (Lead), where you will play a crucial role in shaping people strategy and driving organisational alignment during a transformative period. With a collaborative work culture, strong support from central HR teams, and opportunities for professional growth, this role offers a unique chance to influence senior leadership while enjoying a modern hybrid working pattern. Experience the benefits of working in a dynamic environment that values strategic input and fosters employee development.
