People Business Partner UK872081/LI

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for driving both strategic and operational impact? We’re looking for a People Business Partner to join our client and play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the people agenda.

This role is a 10 month contract and offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, guiding and enabling them to create high-performing, inclusive and future-ready teams, while also managing day-to-day HR activity with precision and impact.

What you’ll be doing

• Partnering with divisional leaders to design and deliver people plans that align with business priorities.
• Analysing external labour market trends and advising on workforce planning and resourcing strategies.
• Collaborating with Talent Acquisition and L&D teams to build strong pipelines, develop leadership capability, and ensure succession strength.
• Supporting organisational change including TUPE and M&A activity.
• Leading initiatives in employee engagement, performance management, reward, and people analytics.
• Coaching and upskilling managers to anticipate and resolve organisational challenges.
• Managing employee relations, including working with trade union representatives.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, using insight to identify risks, opportunities, and long-term people strategies.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a People / HR Business Partner role within a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, organisational design, and talent management.
• Confident working with senior leaders and influencing at a strategic level.
• Demonstrable experience with change programmes, M&A/TUPE, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Resilient, collaborative and commercially minded, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

What’s on offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £31ph
• Hybrid working with flexibility across Hampshire and Oxfordshire sites.
• A supportive, forward-thinking environment where HR is valued as a key driver of business success.
• Opportunities to lead on strategic projects while staying hands-on with impactful BAU activity.