Human Resources Business Partner in Reading

Human Resources Business Partner in Reading

Reading Full-Time On-site
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We are seeking an experienced, proactive and commercially minded Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our company. Reporting to the Country Manager, you will work closely with managers across the business to provide practical and professional HR advice and support, helping to drive business performance through effective people management.

This is a hands-on role that combines strategic HR partnering with operational HR responsibilities. You will act as a trusted adviser to managers, taking ownership of employee relations matters, supporting performance management, recruitment, organisational development and HR operations, while ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with managers across the business to provide practical, commercially focused HR advice and support aligned with business objectives.
  • Build trusted relationships with department managers to understand business needs, identify people-related challenges and develop effective HR solutions.
  • Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and performance issues.
  • Independently manage complex employee relations cases from start to finish, ensuring fair and consistent processes in line with UK employment legislation and company policies.
  • Support the management of employment disputes, settlement discussions and other sensitive HR matters, liaising with external legal advisers where required.
  • Work closely with managers to address underperformance, manage probation reviews and implement appropriate performance improvement plans.
  • Support performance review processes, talent management, succession planning and employee career development initiatives.
  • Partner with department managers on recruitment requirements, workforce planning, employee onboarding and retention strategies.
  • Develop, review and implement HR policies, procedures and best practices to support business needs and ensure legal compliance.
  • Support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including contractual changes, employee records and offboarding.
  • Identify learning and development needs and work with managers to improve employee capability and management effectiveness.
  • Analyse HR data and trends, providing practical recommendations to improve employee engagement, retention and organisational effectiveness.
  • Promote employee wellbeing and support initiatives that enhance employee engagement and company culture.
  • Support organisational change projects, restructures and business transformation initiatives where required.
  • Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and international teams to ensure effective communication and consistent HR practices.
  • Keep up to date with changes in UK employment legislation and HR best practice, ensuring relevant updates are reflected in company policies and procedures.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Adviser or in a similar HR generalist role.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, with the ability to apply legislation effectively in practical situations.
  • Demonstrable experience independently managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish.
  • Strong experience advising and coaching managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and performance-related matters.
  • Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise and constructively challenge managers.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
  • Commercially minded with the ability to balance business needs, legal compliance and employee experience.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement in sensitive situations.
  • Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee matters.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems (HRIS).
  • CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience; CIPD Level 7 is desirable.

About TP-LINK

TP-Link is always on the lookout for passionate individuals, who are enthusiastic about their work and want to progress their career. We are a global company that values diversity and thrives on entrepreneurial values. Since the opening of the UK office (TP-Link UK Ltd), we have achieved remarkable growth.

TP-Link offers a great working environment, competitive salary and company bonus, paid holidays and sick leave, and company events.

  • competitive salary and company bonus, paid holidays and sick leave
  • company events

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Contact Details:

TP-Link UK&I Limited Recruitment Team