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Progeny

People Operations, Business Partner – 12 month Maternity Cover

Progeny

. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders within specific divisions across the business .

Posted 10/23/2026contractLeeds • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders within specific divisions across the business
  • Shape and deliver people strategy to drive business performance, talent development, and cultural alignment
  • Partner with stakeholders and leadership teams to align people strategy with business objectives and regulatory expectations
  • Advise on organisational design, workforce planning, and succession planning
  • Lead people aspects of transformation programmes
  • Coach, guide, challenge, and provide feedback to stakeholders
  • Shape and influence cultural change programmes
  • Drive talent strategies, succession pipelines, capability frameworks, and learning pathways
  • Enable leaders to build a high-performance culture through performance management, recognition, and career development
  • Escalation point for People Operations Specialists handling complex employee queries and casework
  • Manage mid- to complex employee-relations casework
  • Support workforce-metrics monitoring, reporting, and analysis
  • Deliver annual DEI and wellbeing activities with Internal Communications
  • Support initiatives improving employee experience and People processes
  • Support pay and performance reviews, engagement surveys, policy reviews, and statutory reporting
  • Manage employee benefit arrangements and relationships with insurers, brokers, and external providers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience in an HR Business Partnering role — 3+ years (essential)
  • CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualified or equivalent (desirable)
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including at Executive Committee/Board level
  • Solid understanding of HR/People processes and disciplines, including talent development, organisational effectiveness, and employee experience
  • Strong thinking skills and an organised approach to work
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Flexible communication style for engaging diverse stakeholders
  • Resilience and results-driven approach
  • Personable, empathetic team-player approach
  • Ability to coach, guide, challenge, and provide feedback
  • Understanding of employment law and consistent policy application

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fixed-term 12 month maternity cover
  • Employee benefits arrangements
  • DEI and wellbeing initiatives
  • Recognition and career development opportunities
  • Learning pathways and talent development support