HR BP
Hybrid Working 2 days in office 3 days at home
FT till March 2027
Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for partnering with senior leaders, driving organisational change, and delivering strategic people solutions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can influence business outcomes and make a meaningful impact?
We are looking for an accomplished HR Business Partner to join our People team. This is a key role responsible for partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver a proactive, commercially focused, and customer-centric HR service that supports organisational performance, engagement, and growth.
As HR Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders and management teams across designated business areas, translating business objectives into effective people strategies and solutions.
You will lead on a broad range of strategic and operational HR activities, from workforce planning and talent development to organisational design, employee relations, and change management, helping to drive business performance and foster a positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with management teams to drive the delivery of the People Strategy and business objectives
- Provide expert advice and guidance on people-related matters, including employee relations, organisational change, talent management, and performance
- Lead and support organisational change programmes, including restructures, TUPE transfers, and workforce transformation initiatives
- Support workforce planning and succession planning activities to build strong talent pipelines
- Work proactively with leaders to identify, develop, and retain talent across the organisation
- Challenge and influence decision-making to ensure people considerations are embedded within business plans
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance on complex employee relations matters and organisational risk
- Use workforce analytics and people data to identify trends, influence business decisions, and drive continuous improvement
- Lead discussions around organisational effectiveness, team structures, and performance management
- Design and deliver workshops and management development programmes covering key people management topics
- Support the development and mentoring of People Team colleagues
- Contribute to HR policy development and ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice
Essential Experience & Qualifications
CIPD qualified or working towards qualification
Significant HR experience within a complex, multi-stakeholder organisation
Experience working within an HR Business Partner model
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience managing complex employee relations cases and advising senior leaders
Proven experience supporting large-scale organisational change programmes, restructures, and/or TUPE transfers
Experience using workforce data, analytics, and insights to inform decision-making
Demonstrable success in delivering strategic HR initiatives aligned to business goals
Experience developing and implementing talent, engagement, and performance management strategies
For more information about the client or the role please do call the Norwich office of Reed and ask for Andrea Makings or Maxine Ettridge