Summary: The HR Business Partner role at a progressive commercial business in Portsmouth involves leading strategic HR projects while providing operational support in employee relations. The position requires collaboration with the senior leadership team and a hands-on approach to HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic insight and practical HR experience, particularly in managing change and working with a blue-collar workforce. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering opportunities for impactful contributions to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop strategic HR projects such as employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and apprenticeship schemes.
• Coach and upskill managers in their people management capabilities.
• Interpret HR needs across departments and provide commercial advice.
• Update and standardise HR policies and procedures.

Key Skills:

• CIPD qualified with proven experience as a HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Experience dealing with Trade Unions.
• Knowledge of HR change management and TUPE is beneficial.
• Experience managing projects and working with a blue-collar workforce.
• Ability to influence stakeholders effectively.
• Commercially astute with practical HR application knowledge.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Hilsea

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: HR