HR Business Partner

Comex 2000

. Act as a strategic business partner to senior leaders, providing people advice and insights supporting business objectives, organisational effectiveness and operational performance .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeLeeds • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Business Partnership, focusing on talent management, employee relations, and organizational development while leveraging people analytics and workforce metrics to drive strategic business outcomes.

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HR Business Partner ExperienceEmployee Relations ExpertisePeople Analytics ProficiencyChartered Member Of CIPDStrong Knowledge Of Employment Law

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Hard Skills

Talent ManagementPerformance ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentChange ManagementWorkforce PlanningSuccession PlanningCoaching And Guiding LeadersFinancial Performance ReportingCompliance With Employment LegislationContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing StakeholdersEmotional IntelligenceResilienceAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

HRIS PlatformsPeople Analytics ToolsIRIS CascadePower BIAI And Digital Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Member Of CIPD

Industry Keywords

Organizational EffectivenessOperational PerformanceWorkforce MetricsGovernance FrameworksEmployee Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a strategic business partner to senior leaders, providing people advice and insights supporting business objectives, organisational effectiveness and operational performance
Partner with leadership teams to develop and implement people strategies aligned with business priorities
Support workforce planning, talent management and succession planning initiatives
Coach and guide leaders on performance management, employee development, team effectiveness and leadership capability
Advise on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, grievance resolution and organisational risk management
Support organisational design and change management initiatives, including stakeholder engagement and adoption of business transformations
Use people analytics, workforce data and commercial insights to identify trends and influence decision-making
Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, employee experience and organisational efficiency
Identify and develop high-potential talent and support career development, leadership capability and succession plans
Provide workforce metrics and financial performance reporting for planning and resource allocation decisions
Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies and governance requirements
Champion AI and digital solutions that enhance employee experience, improve decision-making and support effective ways of working
Regular travel is required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as an HR Business Partner within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment
Ability to build credible relationships, coach and influence stakeholders to drive business performance
Experience across employee relations, performance management, talent development, organisational development and change management
Strong business acumen
Ability to use people data, workforce metrics and insights to identify trends, inform decisions and drive proactive action
Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices and governance frameworks
Experience using HRIS platforms and people analytics tools
Experience with IRIS Cascade and Power BI would be advantageous
Interest in using AI and digital technologies to enhance employee experience, improve efficiency and support data-driven decision-making
Resilience and adaptability in a changing environment while managing competing priorities
High emotional intelligence and a proactive approach
Passion for continuous improvement and delivering meaningful business impact
Chartered Member of CIPD is a must
Fluent English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Car allowance
Hybrid working
Opportunities for development
Career development and leadership capability support
Opportunity to shape and influence a newly expanded operational area
Direct work with senior operational leaders
Opportunity to build capability, improve performance and drive business success