Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Hybrid – Bristol, United Kingdom Fixed-Term Contract (May 2026 Start) | Competitive Salary

Overview

Our client, a large UK organisation providing mobility solutions to hundreds of thousands of customers nationwide, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its HR leadership team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This strategic role partners with senior leaders and executives to shape and deliver people strategies that support organisational performance, workforce capability, and long-term business growth. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership teams to align people priorities with operational goals while ensuring the organisation remains equipped with the talent and structures needed for future success. The position supports key operational teams and requires a commercially focused HR professional capable of balancing strategic influence with hands-on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner to executives and senior leaders, aligning people strategies with business priorities.
• Support organisational design, workforce planning, and succession planning to ensure future capability and leadership pipelines.
• Coach leaders to develop high-performing, inclusive teams and effectively lead organisational change.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and UK employment legislation, supporting consistent and compliant HR practices.
• Use people data and HR analytics to inform decision-making, identify risks, and improve workforce outcomes.
• Collaborate with HR centres of excellence to deliver talent, learning and development, and resourcing initiatives.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Support transformation and change programmes across the business.

Requirements

Essential Experience

• Demonstrated experience operating as an HR Business Partner within a commercial or complex organisation.
• Proven expertise in organisational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Experience coaching senior leaders and supporting organisational change and transformation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and practical application of HR policies.
• Experience using people data, metrics, or HR dashboards to inform decision-making and manage organisational risk.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders with credibility, confidence, and sound judgement.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to HR strategy and delivery.

Desirable Experience

• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working in a regulated, matrix, or fast-paced commercial environment.
• Exposure to large-scale organisational change or transformation programmes.
• Experience contributing to cross-functional HR projects or initiatives.
• Familiarity with HR analytics tools and workforce planning platforms.
• Experience partnering with HR centres of excellence on talent, reward, or capability programmes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and reward package.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• 15% non-contributory pension (9% during probation).
• 28 days annual leave with the option to purchase or sell additional days.
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support services.
• Life assurance at four times annual salary.
• Electric or hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee discount programme across major retailers.
• Health and wellbeing support including access to digital healthcare apps.
• Opportunities for volunteering and community engagement initiatives.

Application Process

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract position starting in May 2026, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, with hybrid working arrangements allowing a combination of office and remote working. Interested candidates with strong HR partnering experience and the ability to operate effectively with senior leadership teams are encouraged to apply.