People Partner

A typical day as a People Partner is dynamic and varied, with a strong focus on strategic impact. Acting as the senior HR lead for a large commercial and digital function, you will engage across a wide range of people priorities including workforce planning, capability building, culture, inclusion, organisational design, talent development, and reward.

Client Details

A large, nationally recognised organisation operating across multiple regions, supporting millions of customers and employing a substantial workforce. Known for delivering complex, high-volume operations with a strong emphasis on efficiency, transformation, and customer-focused services.

Description

As a People Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders, collaborating across the wider organisation to shape and deliver the people strategy.

Key responsibilities

Develop credible, trusting relationships with senior leaders and executive stakeholders

Deliver the people strategy for your business area, aligned to the broader organisational plan, purpose, and values

Build future capability by strengthening skills and supporting leadership effectiveness and performance

Partner with leadership teams to implement and embed people initiatives, frameworks, and policy updates

Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and managers, with a focus on building high-performing teams

Profile

Strong stakeholder management, influencing and coaching skills, with the ability to build credibility through authenticity and sound judgement

Highly effective communicator, able to translate complexity into clear narratives and connect broader organisational themes

Creative thinker with a proactive approach to solving challenges and driving continuous improvement

Collaborative approach, with a track record of working effectively across teams and functions

Able to balance competing priorities and focus effort on areas of greatest impact

Comfortable working with and interpreting a range of data sources to inform insight-led decision making

Good understanding of organisational dynamics and external trends, with an interest in applying outside perspective internally

Broad expertise across core People/HR disciplines, with experience contributing at a senior leadership level

Experience gained within a large, complex, global organisation (typically + employees), operating in a matrixed environment

Job Offer

Competitive salary ranging from £120,000 to £140,000 per annum.

Performance-based bonus and share options.

Flexible benefits package to suit individual needs.

Opportunities to work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The role is 2 days in the office per week in Central Leeds OR Bristol