Senior HR Business Partner – 12 Month Contract

About the role

This 12‑month contract position provides senior, strategic HR support for a complex, multi‑site organisation on a maternity‑cover basis. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with business goals and drive organisational change.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies that support organisational objectives.
• Advise senior leaders on workforce planning, succession, and organisational development.
• Lead complex employee‑relations cases, investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Coach managers on performance management, development planning and compliance.
• Partner with Learning & Development to address capability gaps and lead engagement initiatives.
• Provide HR analytics and workforce insights to inform business decisions.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HR Operations and Reward teams on projects and initiatives.

Required profile

• Significant experience as a senior HR Business Partner or advisor in a large, multi‑site or complex environment.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage change.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, employee relations and HR best practice.
• Strong analytical capability with experience using HR data for decision‑making.
• Experience in construction, engineering or project‑based settings is advantageous.

Required skills

• HR analytics and reporting
• Employee relations management
• Workforce planning and succession
• Change management
• Leadership development