Senior People Business Partner

Exclusively supporting a key customer in recruiting a Senior People Business Partner to partner with a c-suite stakeholder group to strategically drive change programmes across the designated business unit, and the wider business.

Client Details

Our customer is an established Tech & Digital business undergoing a significant period of transformation. With a focus on high performance, customer-centricity, and wellbeing, they are evolving their operating model to drive operational effectiveness, automation, and cultural alignment.

The organisation has a strong people-first approach, placing collaboration, innovation, and social impact at the heart of everything they do. This is a fast-moving, solutions-focused business where teamwork is valued, and partnership over hierarchy is key.

Description

As Senior People Business Partner, you will report into the Divisional People Director and play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the people strategy for Group Functions. Operating as a trusted advisor to the c-suite leadership team, you will drive the people agenda to enable business growth, operational efficiency, and cultural transformation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Business Partnering - Build strong relationships with C-suite stakeholders, providing thought leadership, challenge, and guidance on all people-related matters
• Change & Transformation Leadership - Lead on the People stream of complex organisational change projects, such as:
  • Operational and cost optimisation
  • Automation and digital ways of working
  • Target Operating Model design and implementation
  • Culture, engagement, and leadership capability
• Talent & Capability Development - Work closely with senior leaders to shape talent and succession strategies, ensuring the business has the right skills and capabilities for the future
• High-Performance Culture - Drive initiatives that embed a culture of agility, accountability, and customer excellence within a matrix environment
• Data-Driven Decision Making - Leverage people analytics and insights to influence strategy and measure impact across engagement, retention, and workforce planning
• Employee Experience & Wellbeing - Partner with the wider HR team to deliver a best-in-class employee experience, ensuring initiatives align with the business's commitment to wellbeing and inclusion
• HR Leadership & Capability Building - Support and develop HR Business Partners within the function, acting as a mentor and role model for future HR leaders

This is a highly visible, strategic role that will require a balance of commercial acumen, data-driven insight, and strong influencing skills to drive real business impact.

Our customer is based in Manchester and would require a presence of two to three days in the office.

Profile

The chosen candidate will have:

• Extensive experience as a Senior HR Business Partner within a Tech & Digital or fast-paced, matrix environment
• A track record of driving strategic change and transformation programmes at scale
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering and influencing C-suite leaders in a complex business
• A strong commercial mindset, with the ability to translate business goals into a clear People strategy
• Experience of leading, managing, or mentoring HR Business Partners and developing future HR talent
• A data-driven and solutions-focused approach - with the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution
• A collaborative, pragmatic style - no egos, just impact!

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside one of the UK's leading Chief People Officers, gaining exposure to a high-calibre leadership team in a fast-moving, purpose-driven business.

Job Offer

This role offers a salary of £70,000-75,000 per annum (dependant on experience), plus a basic suite of benefits.

You'll also work in a hybrid & flexible working environment.