Do you have experience leading an HR Business Partnering team across a complex, multi-site operational organisation? Can you demonstrate strong commercial involvement in new-business tenders, contract renewals and customer partnerships? Are you comfortable influencing Business Unit Directors while leading major change, talent and organisational effectiveness programmes? MacGregor Black are partnering with a leading international logistics organisation on the search for a Senior HR Business Partner . This is a permanent, regionally focused role covering the East Midlands , with regular travel across operational and customer locations. Reporting to the Head of HR, this is a senior strategic and commercially focused position with responsibility for leading an HR Business Partnering team and shaping the people agenda across a significant Contract Logistics business area. Operating as a trusted partner to Business Unit Directors and their senior leadership teams, you will ensure the people strategy supports operational delivery, organisational capability and profitable growth. The role also has a major external and commercial dimension, supporting customer relationships, contract renewals, organic growth and new-business tenders. Lead, coach and develop a team of HR Business Partners, ensuring a consistent and high-quality service across the business. Partner Business Unit Directors and senior leadership teams to shape and deliver strategic people plans. Provide leadership and strategic direction across talent, engagement, organisational design, performance, reward and complex employee relations. Lead the people agenda for new-business opportunities, contract mobilisations, renewals and organic growth. Support the tender process from initial RFQ through to customer presentation and implementation. Build credible relationships with customers and identify people solutions that enhance commercial performance. Lead complex organisational change, TUPE, restructuring and business transformation programmes. Manage collective bargaining, industrial disputes and senior Trade Union relationships. Evaluate the commercial implications of people decisions, including settlements, severance arrangements and organisational changes. Use HR data and performance metrics to identify workforce risks, operational trends and opportunities. Strengthen succession planning, talent pipelines and senior leadership capability. Lead HR improvement projects and develop more efficient, commercially relevant ways of working. Work closely with HR Centres of Excellence, Shared Services, Business Development and Project Management teams. Represent the HR function at senior leadership, customer and external industry forums. Substantial experience in a Senior HR Business Partner, Head of HR or equivalent senior partnering position. Proven experience leading and developing HR Business Partners or a comparable HR team. Strong commercial and business acumen developed within logistics, supply chain, distribution or another complex operational environment. Demonstrable experience supporting bids, tenders, new-business wins, contract renewals or customer-facing commercial activity. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and industrial relations. The credibility to influence Business Unit Directors, senior executives and external customers. Strong negotiation, presentation and stakeholder-management skills. The ability to balance commercial priorities with colleague, legal and organisational considerations. Flexibility to travel regularly across UK operational and customer sites.
HR Senior Business Partner employer: MacGregor Black
MacGregor Black is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets retail property management. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative culture, we provide our team with opportunities for growth and advancement while managing a diverse national property portfolio. Our commitment to sustainability and compliance ensures that you will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and fosters meaningful relationships within the industry.
