Role Purpose This standalone role offers a unique opportunity to shape and develop the HR function within a growing international business environment. This is a true generalist role requiring a hands-on approach, with responsibility for everything from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, HR & Payroll administration, organisational change, and compliance. The business is ever-changing and fast-paced – formal processes and procedures are not in stone, and the nature of the work requires that common-sense and flexibility rule the day. This is a customer-service oriented role that can make a difference in the organization by truly partnering with operations. As the businesses continue to grow, the scope and impact of this role may expand accordingly. Key Responsibilities * Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and managers across the UK and international operations, providing practical advice and support in a dynamic, rapidly growing organization. * Influence and challenge stakeholders to drive effective people decisions and support organizational growth, change, and transformation. * Lead employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes. * Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employment documentation, payroll support, and records management. * Ensure compliance with employment legislation, governance requirements, and company policies across multiple jurisdictions. * Partner with Employer of Record providers and international colleagues to support global workforce management. * Continuously improve HR processes, systems, and ways of working to enhance efficiency, compliance, and the employee experience. * Foster employee engagement and help build a positive, high-performing culture aligned with business objectives. * Facilitate and track professional services agreements with independent contractors. Skills & Experience Required Essential * Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or similar generalist role supporting employees in multiple countries, partnering with senior leaders and supporting business growth in a dynamic environment. * Strong knowledge of UK employment law and practical experience managing the full employee lifecycle. * Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations matters and advising managers on people-related issues. * Experience supporting recruitment and talent acquisition activities from end to end. * Strong stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. * Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and operational delivery. * Experience working across multiple jurisdictions, including partnering with international teams and external employment providers. * Highly self-motivated, able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities. * Strong systems and technology skills, including Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms. * Experience managing employee data, onboarding, payroll coordination, compliance documentation, and HR administration. * Flexibility to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across different time zones. * Experience living in multiple countries/speaking multiple languages is a plus. Personal Attributes * Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is comfortable working with ambiguity and change. * Pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and commercially minded. * Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. * Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable shifting between strategic and operational responsibilities. * Builds trust quickly and establishes strong working relationships across all levels of an organization. * Professional, discreet, and able to handle sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment. * Passionate about creating a positive employee experience and fostering a high-performing culture
HR Business Partner in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: The Oval Partnership
As an Environment, Health and Safety Manager at our company, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a proactive health and safety culture that prioritises employee well-being and operational excellence. We offer a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth through continuous training and development opportunities, while our commitment to compliance and best practices ensures that you can make a meaningful impact in your role. Located in a vibrant area, our site provides unique advantages such as collaboration with diverse departments and the chance to lead initiatives that enhance workplace safety and environmental performance.
