Senior HR Business Partner

Posted 3 days 7 hours ago by Funky Pigeon

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Wiltshire, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN256
Job Description
Overview

Senior HR Business Partner - WHSmith Travel, Swindon (Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office)

Full-time • Car Allowance + Great Benefits

We're looking for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our fast-paced WHSmith Travel division. You'll partner with senior leaders to drive our people strategy, lead on key transformation projects (including our 2025/26 office move), and support areas like IT, Finance, Logistics, and HR.

This is a strategic, hands-on role perfect for a commercially minded HR generalist with a background in organisational design, change management, and employee relations.

What you'll do
  • Deliver HR strategies aligned to business goals
  • Lead cultural change and engagement initiatives
  • Manage complex ER cases and coach leaders
  • Drive succession planning and capability building
  • Own people data and insights for Travel
  • Lead key projects, including our major office move
What you'll need
  • Strong generalist HR background (CIPD desirable)
  • Experience in a fast-paced, complex organisation
  • Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder skills
  • Resilient, pragmatic, and people-focused
What's in it for you?
  • Flexible hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 from home.
  • Car allowance & private medical
  • Staff discounts & paid holidays
  • A key role in a FTSE-listed business