HR Business Partner in London

Are you a strategic HR professional who thrives on driving business success through people? We are seeking an exceptional HR Business Partner to join our dynamic team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our organisation's future. In this influential position, you will work collaboratively with business leaders across multiple areas, providing expert coaching, support, and strategic guidance that directly enables teams to deliver on their ambitious people plans. You will be the trusted partner who bridges the gap between HR excellence and commercial reality, delivering innovative, best‐practice solutions that are perfectly tailored to meet our unique business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & Influence
  • Develop effective working relationships with managers across the business, influencing and challenging them to ensure optimal HR solutions are delivered.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Senior Management on all HR matters, providing trusted advisory support.
  • Support planned business changes by ensuring appropriate people‐related strategies are in place and providing guidance to managers through reorganisations and restructures.
• Employment Law & Employee Relations
  • Influence, coach, and guide management through complex employment law and employee relations matters, advising on best practice resolutions.
  • Manage the end‐to‐end process of Employment Tribunals, attending hearings and securing the best outcomes for the business.
  • Stay current with employment legislation and best practice, effectively communicating relevant updates to the business.
  • Lead TUPE transfers both in and out of the business, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions.
• Talent Management & Development
  • Oversee the complete recruitment process from initial authorisation through to offer and onboarding.
  • Identify and nurture star talent throughout the organisation, collaborating with Training teams and Learning & Talent Development Partner to ensure employee development.
  • Design and deliver HR workshops for managers to ensure legal compliance and adherence to company procedures.
  • Manage and develop the HR team, fostering continuous development to help each member achieve their full potential.
• Training & Compliance
  • Ensure all managers receive appropriate coaching and training on HR policies and procedures through the HR team.
  • Maintain organisational compliance through effective policy implementation and manager education.
  • Write and deliver targeted training workshops to enhance management capability.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Effectively manage Trade Union relationships, building strong collaborative partnerships.
  • Promote the company's Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions and initiatives.
  • Undertake additional duties as required by management, commensurate with the role's responsibilities.

Essential Requirements

• HR Expertise & Analytics
  • You will bring comprehensive HR knowledge spanning talent acquisition, performance management, and organisational development, with proven experience implementing HR strategies that drive business results.
  • Strong proficiency in HR analytics is essential, including the ability to interpret workforce data, create compelling reports for leadership, and use predictive analytics to inform strategic decisions.
• Employment Law & Compliance
  • Deep knowledge of UK employment legislation, TUPE regulations, and best practice in employee relations is crucial, along with experience managing Employment Tribunals and complex legal cases.
  • You will have extensive experience developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures, ensuring organisational compliance across all areas, and creating effective monitoring systems to maintain standards.
• Industry Knowledge & Commercial Focus
  • Understanding of the aviation/ground handling industry landscape is vital, including operational challenges, safety requirements, and unique workforce dynamics.
  • You will demonstrate commercial acumen with the ability to balance people priorities with business objectives whilst staying current with market trends and competitor practices.
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Proven track record of managing a high‐performing HR team, with strong coaching skills and experience delivering measurable results.
  • You will excel at change management, building collaborative relationships across all organisational levels, and developing team capabilities while maintaining accountability and driving continuous improvement.

If you are passionate about making a measurable impact on both people and performance, this could be your next career‐defining opportunity!

At dnata, our values define who we are and how we work together. We are safe – making safety and security a mindset in everything we do, where every team member is empowered to speak up and prioritise wellbeing. We play to win – going above and beyond for our customers, setting ambitious goals, taking ownership, and empowering bold decision‐making. We respect everyone and work as a team – building trusted relationships, embracing diversity, and creating a culture of belonging where respect and results go hand in hand. We are future‐thinking – welcoming innovative ideas, taking responsibility for our impact, learning from challenges, and investing in our people's potential. If these values resonate with you and you are ready to be part of a team shaping the future of ground handling and cargo services, we would love to hear from you.