Job Description
HR Business Partner
Permanent opportunity
Southampton | Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
Regular international travel required
Up to £75,000 + benefits
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a fast-growing, technology-driven organisation operating on a global scale.
Partnering with a specialist business division and its leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the people agenda, supporting organisational growth, developing talent, and embedding a high-performance culture. This is a commercially focused HRBP role where you will influence strategic decision-making while remaining close to operational people matters.
This position would suit an HR professional who enjoys working within an innovative, fast-paced environment and who is passionate about enabling business performance through people.
Key Responsibilities
Working closely with business leaders and the wider People team, you will:
- Lead workforce planning activities, identifying capability gaps and implementing effective solutions.
- Develop and deliver talent management initiatives, including succession planning and early careers programmes.
- Coach and support leaders to strengthen management and leadership capability.
- Drive performance management processes and cultivate a culture of regular, constructive feedback.
- Support managers in addressing performance concerns effectively and proactively.
- Identify and develop high-potential employees through robust talent development strategies.
- Resolve employee relations issues at an early stage to minimise escalation.
- Analyse people data and produce meaningful insights to support business decision-making.
- Ensure consistent application of people policies, processes and employment legislation.
- Champion diversity, inclusion and broader ESG initiatives.
- Lead and contribute to change, transformation and business improvement projects.
- Support effective communication and engagement across the division.
About You
You will bring:
- CIPD qualification or membership (Associate level or above).
- Proven HR Business Partner experience within complex and fast-paced environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders and building high-performing teams.
- Confidence using HR systems and technology to drive efficiency and innovation.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, commercially minded approach combined with strong emotional intelligence.
What You'll Be Known For
- Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Balancing strategic HR thinking with hands-on delivery.
- Driving performance and organisational effectiveness.
- Using data to support evidence-based decisions.
- Championing change and helping leaders navigate growth and transformation.
- Creating an inclusive, engaging and high-performing culture.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, innovative organisation where people are recognised as a critical driver of success. You'll have the opportunity to shape the people agenda, influence senior leaders, work internationally and contribute to meaningful organisational growth and transformation..
HR Business Partner in Southampton employer: ML Talent Partners LTD
As a People Partner at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a competitive salary and generous car allowance, we offer a supportive environment where your expertise will directly influence strategic objectives and drive organisational success. Join us in a hybrid role that balances flexibility with collaboration, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of a forward-thinking employer.
