Senior HR Business Partner

Who you are

• Strong UK ER Expertise: Exceptional, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation with proven experience resolving complex ER cases
• HR Business Partnering Experience: 4+ years of generalist HR experience at HRBP / Senior HRBP level, with strong stakeholder management, resilience, and business acumen
• Engineering / Tech Sector Exposure: Proven track record of business partnering with technical or engineering divisions (understanding technical team dynamics and rhythms)
• Manager Coaching & Development: Experienced in developing and supporting line managers through change (a coaching qualification or willingness to undertake one is a plus)
• Communication & Discretion: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly, exercise diplomacy, and handle confidential matters with complete discretion
• CIPD Qualification: CIPD accredited (or equivalent demonstrable experience)
• Autonomy: Self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of working independently while maintaining close alignment with the CPO
• International HR experience in one or more of the below countries: APAC; Singapore, Australia AMER; US EMEA; Portugal
• HR Operations experience, designing and implementing standard operating procedures for the people team, focused on delivery excellent employee experience
• Workday HRIS system experience
• You are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't accurately match the job description

What the job involves

• We are seeking an experienced, commercial, and hands-on Senior HR Business Partner to step into a 12-month maternity cover jointly partnering our Engineering Division
• Because of the nature of the division and current business priorities, this role demands deep expertise in UK employment law and complex ER case management, paired with a proven ability to coach managers, drive engagement, and support global mobility as we grow
• Strategic Business Partnering & Engagement: Partner closely with assigned Engineering leadership teams and managers to understand, measure, and improve employee engagement, organisational structure, capability, and culture
• Complex UK Employee Relations: Act as the subject matter expert on all UK ER matters. Autonomously manage complex absence cases, disciplinary processes, and grievances with a professional, solution-focused, and pragmatic approach
• Manager Coaching & Guidance: Act as a proactive coach and guide for line managers across the team, supporting them through organisational change, difficult conversations, and leadership development
• People Plan & CPO Projects: Own key elements of the People Plan and work closely with the wider HRBP team on strategic projects including talent & performance management, pay & benefits, L&D, career progression, and culture during periods of headcount growth
• AI-Driven HR Innovation: Continuously review and modernise HR processes across the employee lifecycle—leveraging AI-powered HR tools, automation, and best practices to streamline workflows, enhance employee experience, and ensure practices remain agile, culture-aligned, and fit for business requirements
• People Analytics & MI: Provide the Senior Management Team with insightful HR metrics (MI) to inform decisions and measure the impact of HR initiatives
• Talent & High-Performance Culture: Drive end-to-end talent management and succession frameworks that cultivate and embed a high-performance culture. Partner with Engineering leaders to identify critical roles, map succession risk, and turn exit data into actionable talent retention strategies

Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension (match up to 5%)
• Life Insurance- 3 times annual salary
• Competitive Maternity and Paternity leave
• Shared parental leave
• 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays) + 2 days Charity Leave