Senior HRBP 3-month FTC
Posted 1 day 7 hours ago by Oakleaf Partnership
Permanent
Full Time
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Senior HR Business Partner (FTC - 3 Months) 
Travel: UK-wide (primarily South of England)
Contract: Fixed-Term (3 months)
We're looking for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join this national business on a 3-month fixed-term contract, supporting a critical period of organisational change and leadership alignment. This is a high-impact role partnering closely with Executive and Managing Director populations, requiring strong commercial acumen, credibility, and resilience.
You'll operate as a trusted advisor, leading on complex employee relations matters while helping shape and deliver people strategy across a geographically dispersed workforce.
Key Responsibilities- Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, including MDs and Exec-level stakeholders
- Lead and manage complex, high-volume employee relations (ER) cases end-to-end
- Provide expert guidance on UK employment law, risk mitigation, and best practice
- Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and transformation activity
- Influence and coach senior stakeholders to drive effective leadership and decision-making
- Use data and insight to inform people strategy and improve organisational performance
- Travel across the UK as required (primarily South-based sites)
- Proven experience operating as a Senior HRBP within a fast-paced, complex environment
- Strong background in heavy ER case management (essential)
- Demonstrated experience partnering with Exec/MD-level stakeholders
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk and business outcomes
- Confident, credible, and able to challenge constructively at senior levels
- Flexible and willing to travel regularly across the UK
- Available to start at short notice / immediately preferred