At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape strategy and deliver change as a People Business Partner.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Pax8, a leader in the tech industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, private healthcare, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid role with excellent career growth and a collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on team performance while navigating exciting AI changes.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR roles with strong stakeholder influence and change management skills.
Regional Business Partner, EMEA (6‑month fixed‑term contract). This hybrid role requires 3 days a week in our offices in Bristol or Farnborough. I’ll partner closely with senior leaders across EMEA to evolve how we support managers, grow talent and create healthier, higher‑performing teams while navigating our AI journey.
Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, building strong relationships and diagnosing needs quickly.
- Coaching leaders through performance conversations, team dynamics and complex situations with clarity and care.
- Lead change initiatives, strengthening engagement and adoption while balancing compliance and practical realities.
- Advance workforce planning & talent conversations, shaping strategy, identifying capability gaps and supporting succession planning.
- Provide people insights, using data and trends to inform decisions around retention, reward, wellbeing, hiring strategy and team effectiveness.
- Guide leaders through employee relations and risk, handling sensitive cases with integrity and local‑law understanding.
Qualifications
- Substantial experience in a strategic People Operations / HR Business Partner role within a fast‑paced, scaling organisation.
- Desirable: understanding of Dutch employment law and Dutch language skills.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes through trust‑based partnering.
- Experience supporting new and developing managers to build capability and leadership habits.
- Considerable experience in change management, workforce planning, organisational effectiveness and talent development.
- Strong grounding in employee relations and people risk, with sound judgement.
- Comfort using people data and insights to guide decisions and shape priorities.
- Collaborative mindset and pragmatic, human, adaptable style.
Benefits
- Salary £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (pro‑rated for the contract).
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro‑rated.
- Private healthcare and dental plan covered by Bupa.
- Life assurance and income protection.
- Royal London Workplace pension scheme – 5 % employer contribution.
- Cycle to Work support scheme available.
- Dedicated time for training and personal development, plus unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Health & wellbeing coaching support.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes individuals who hold the appropriate right to work in the United Kingdom.
People Business Partner 6 Month FTC in Bristol employer: Pax8
Pax8 is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in Bristol, UK, where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a hybrid work model, employees enjoy the flexibility of remote work while benefiting from in-person teamwork at the office. The company prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and offers competitive benefits, including stock options, making it a rewarding place for those looking to advance their careers in technology services.
