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HR Business Partner

Pentland

. Partner with senior leaders to shape and deliver people strategies aligned to business priorities .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates strong expertise in UK Employment Law and employee relations, with a proven ability to coach and influence senior stakeholders. Utilizes data-driven insights to enhance employee engagement and drive organizational change.

Highest-signal resume keywords
UK Employment LawEmployee Relations ManagementData Analysis and InsightsCoaching and Influencing StakeholdersOrganizational Change Support

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Hard Skills
Employee RelationsWorkforce PlanningOrganizational DesignEngagement InitiativesPeople Data Analysis
Soft Skills
Collaborative ApproachSolutions-Focused MindsetInfluencing SkillsCultural Alignment
Tools & Technologies
SAP SuccessFactorsTeamtailorQualtricsPeople Analytics Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CIPD Level 5
Industry Keywords
RetailConsumer GoodsFashionDiversity, Equity and Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Partner with senior leaders to shape and deliver people strategies aligned to business priorities
  • Build trusted relationships, influence and constructively challenge stakeholders to drive performance, engagement and cultural alignment
  • Advise on organisational design, workforce planning and succession planning
  • Act as the primary HR contact for stakeholder groups across the employee lifecycle
  • Coach and support managers on HR policies, processes and best practice
  • Collaborate with HR Assistants and Talent, Reward, HRIS, Payroll and Benefits teams
  • Ensure accurate documentation, strong governance and compliant HR delivery
  • Lead employee relations matters, including complex and sensitive issues
  • Provide legal, commercial and cultural guidance to minimise risk and resolve issues
  • Build manager capability to address people issues early and appropriately
  • Drive engagement and employee experience initiatives
  • Support engagement surveys and listening activity, translating insight into action
  • Partner with leaders and the Change Team on organisational change
  • Use people data and insight to identify trends and recommend interventions
  • Lead and contribute to UK People projects improving ways of working, capability and consistency
  • Collaborate across the People Function to evolve HR services and employee experience

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong understanding of UK employment law
  • Proven experience managing complex and sensitive employee relations cases
  • Ability to coach, influence and challenge senior stakeholders
  • Commercial, strategic mindset with ability to translate business priorities into people plans
  • Strong analytical skills, using data and insights to inform decisions and measure impact
  • Collaborative, solutions-focused approach
  • Track record of improving engagement, inclusion and culture
  • Deep understanding of DE&I and commitment to equitable, inclusive workplaces
  • Confidence working with systems and digital tools
  • Openness to exploring how AI can enhance ways of working
  • Experience supporting organisational change, ideally within a matrixed or evolving environment
  • Experience in retail, consumer goods or fashion (desirable)
  • Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors, Teamtailor, Qualtrics and people analytics tools (desirable)
  • CIPD Level 5 or equivalent (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Product discounts
  • Sample sales
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • Healthcare support
  • Gym and fitness discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric car scheme