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HR Business Partner

Vantage Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE86BZ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The HR Business Partner role is a hybrid position based in Peterborough, offering a salary range of £50-60k.
  • Candidates must have experience in joint ventures and multiple company environments, along with a strong generalist HR background.
  • The position involves leading HR initiatives, driving people strategies, and supporting significant growth within the organization.
  • Key responsibilities include workforce planning, stakeholder management, and implementing HR processes to enhance employee engagement and business performance.
  • The ideal candidate should have a proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster a positive workplace culture.
HR Business Partner, Hybrid role, Peterborough based, £50-60k. Joint Venture / multiple company experience required. Extensive BenefitsNOTE : You will need to be free for a talk on Monday 27th or Tuesday 28th January due to tight deadlines.Shape the future. Empower people. Drive success.Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for people? This is your opportunity to play a critical role in a thriving organisation dedicated to creating a positive impact. As an HR Business Partner, you’ll be at the forefront of driving innovative people strategies that deliver commercial success, align with company values, and create a culture where everyone can thrive.What does the Role of HR Business Partner look like?
  • Hybrid working: Based in Peterborough 2–3 days per week, giving you flexibility to balance work and life.
  • A highly influential role embedded within joint ventures (JVs), where you’ll lead HR initiatives and serve as the first point of contact for people-related matters.
  • The chance to lead transformative projects and contribute to a £9bn capital programme in partnership with multiple organisations.
  • A culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusivity where your ideas and insights are valued.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference—enhancing employee engagement, improving processes, and championing wellbeing.
What are your responsibilities as the HR Business Partner?As an HR Business Partner, you’ll integrate as a trusted advisor within leadership teams, providing expert guidance, challenge, and solutions that help achieve business objectives. Your time will be spent across the following key areas:Providing Outstanding Business Partnering (60%)
  • Be an integral member of JV leadership teams, offering strategic guidance, challenge, and coaching.
  • Lead workforce planning to support significant growth, collaborating with recruitment teams and external partners.
  • Act as the first point of contact for HR needs within JVs, directing complex matters to specialists as needed.
  • Implement HR processes and mitigate people risks while ensuring compliance and engagement.
  • Leverage data and insights to drive improvements in employee productivity, engagement, and business performance.
Delivering the People Strategy (15%)
  • Drive key projects and initiatives aligned with annual people priorities.
  • Shape the organisation’s approach to change management, ensuring effective implementation of strategic goals.
  • Work cross-functionally to deliver HR activities such as performance management, employee relations, and the compensation cycle.
Building and Supporting the HR Business Partnering Team (15%)
  • Foster a collaborative and positive environment within the HR team and partner organisations.
  • Engage with HR counterparts across JV organisations to align strategies and expectations.
  • Regularly communicate progress, performance, and recruitment updates to stakeholders and teams.
Your Role as a Leader (10%)
  • Act as a role model for innovation, curiosity, and collaboration.
  • Build accountability within teams and inspire high levels of engagement and performance.
  • Champion health, safety, and wellbeing across all areas of the organisation.
  • Share insights and drive continuous improvement, bringing fresh ideas and external best practices into the business.
What success looks likeYou’ll know you’re thriving in this role when you:
  • Build trusted relationships with leadership teams, inspiring confidence in your advice and strategic input.
  • Deliver people strategies that lead to measurable improvements in employee engagement, operational performance, and retention.
  • Actively contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale programmes through seamless collaboration with partner organisations.
  • Foster a culture of trust, innovation, and continuous improvement across all business units.
What we are looking for as the New HR Business PartnerWe’re seeking a seasoned HR professional with strong JV experience and a robust understanding of stakeholder engagement within complex, project-driven environments. Key attributes for success include:
  • Strategic HR Business Partner experience with the ability to align people strategies to commercial needs.
  • A strong generalist HR background across employee relations, talent management, and organisational development.
  • Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, ideally within JVs or large-scale programmes.
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to motivate others to align with business needs.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to juggle competing demands and resolve challenges effectively.
  • A proactive, adaptable mindset, focused on driving results, improving processes, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Specialist skills we value:
  • UK and international employee relations expertise.
  • Experience with diverse, multi-site or multinational teams.
  • Project management within HR initiatives.
  • Proven success in career pathways, talent management, and embedding inclusive best practices.
Take the next stepReady to join a forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will shape the future? Apply now and be part of a dynamic, people-focused team that is committed to making a difference.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.