Senior People Business Partner

Reed

. Provide an effective People service by partnering with operational stakeholders, including first-line and senior managers .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSenior💰 £55,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Business Partnership, focusing on performance management, employee relations, and strategic change initiatives. Proficient in managing recruitment processes and ensuring compliance with employment law while fostering a positive workplace culture.

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HR Business Partner ExperienceEmployee Relations ManagementChange Management InitiativesEmployment Law KnowledgeStrategic Project Delivery

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementRecruitment StrategiesTUPE TransfersContract ImplementationAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsInfluence and ConfidenceAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

A-LevelsLevel 3 Diploma

Industry Keywords

People ServiceEmployee RelationsOrganizational ChangeTalent PipelineCommercial Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide an effective People service by partnering with operational stakeholders, including first-line and senior managers
Analyse and improve performance management practices in business units
Monitor and implement policies and procedures supporting positive, fair, and legal employee relations
Balance resource requirements and advise on recruitment, selection, and retention strategies
Ensure organisational roles meet current and future business needs
Deliver organisational changes professionally and compliantly
Contribute to strategic HR change programmes
Support implementation of new business wins
Manage contract closures and changes
Build a talent pipeline for upcoming opportunities and support the formal recruitment process upon contract award

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience as a HR/People Business Partner; at least 18 months-2 years is desirable
Experience managing complex employee relations issues
Previous experience leading redundancies/TUPE out processes and other change management initiatives
Previous experience of new business or contract implementations, ideally including TUPE transfers into the business
Experience creating and delivering key strategic projects
Employment law knowledge
Ability to work in a fast-paced organisation and adapt
Commercial awareness, people orientation, analytical and decisive approach, influence and confidence, attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organisation
Excellent verbal and written communication
A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays
Reed Pension Scheme
Award Winning Leadership & Management training
Professional & Personal Development Funds
Bi-annual pay reviews
Great flexibility with your working schedule
Training, development and progression opportunities
Job satisfaction through making a difference to the local community