Senior HR Business Partner in Reading

Senior HR Business Partner in Reading

Reading Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive high-performance culture and lead impactful organisational change.
  • Company: AWE, a leader in strategic HR partnerships.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary from £61,040, flexible working, and free onsite parking.
  • Other info: Enjoy a 9-day working fortnight with travel to various sites.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of talent management and make a real impact.
  • Qualifications: CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience in HR business partnering.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

AWE is recruiting a Senior HR Business Partner to play a crucial role in driving a high‑performance culture, leading organisational change, and enabling impactful leadership and talent management.

The role operates as a strategic partner to senior leaders and is responsible for shaping and driving people plans that deliver business objectives in the short, medium and long‑term.

Regular travel to our Aldermaston and Burghfield sites in Reading may be required.

Package: From £61,040, depending on suitability, qualifications and experience.

Working pattern: A 9‑day working fortnight.

Flexibility around working arrangements (typically three days onsite per week) is agreed informally with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic partner and trusted adviser to senior leaders, coaching leaders to achieve high‑performance outcomes and aligning people priorities with business strategy.
  • Develop, influence and deliver integrated, multi‑year people plans that support organisational objectives.
  • Lead organisational design and health activities, ensuring operating models, structures and capability are fit for future strategy.
  • Shape and sponsor complex change initiatives, ensuring effective adoption and sustained outcomes.
  • Champion business priorities within the People Function to influence strategy, service design and delivery.
  • Drive senior‑level engagement with enterprise people programmes, operating models and cultural initiatives.
  • Lead end‑to‑end talent and succession strategy, including capability building, skills planning and critical role coverage.
  • Maximise talent brokerage, pipeline development and succession tools to build resilience and future capability.
  • Own and evolve performance frameworks, embedding a high‑performance, outcome‑focused culture.
  • Use insight, data and customer feedback to ensure the voice of the business informs People Function priorities and impact.

Qualifications

We are seeking someone with strong business‑partnering expertise, proven experience leading organisational change and working with senior leaders in an engaging, credible and influential way to achieve the best business outcome.

The ideal candidate will have

  • CIPD qualification, ideally Level 7, or equivalent experience and knowledge.
  • Expertise in coaching senior leaders to enhance performance.
  • Experience leading people change initiatives with a clear understanding of associated risks.
  • Ability to develop actionable people plans to address strategic workforce challenges.
  • Strong understanding of reward and talent/succession planning methodologies is advantageous.
  • Additional Information
  • Location: Reading (free onsite parking).
  • Travel: Regular travel to Aldermaston and Burghfield sites in Reading.
  • Working pattern: 9‑day working fortnight with flexible, informal arrangements.
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Senior HR Business Partner in Reading employer: PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)

Intapp is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the accounting and consulting sectors across EMEA. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Intapp provides ample opportunities for professional development and leadership coaching, ensuring that team members thrive in their careers while contributing to the company's strategic vision. The culture is built on accountability and high performance, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior HR Business Partner in Reading

Strategic Partnering
Coaching Skills
Organisational Change Management
Talent Management
Succession Planning
Performance Management
Data Analysis