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Can you confidently lead complex employee relations cases from investigation to outcome, balancing commercial risk with legal compliance in a fast-paced operational environment? Are you comfortable challenging and influencing senior operational leaders while remaining a trusted, discreet and pragmatic HR advisor? Do you thrive in regulated, performance-driven businesses where HR must combine hands-on delivery with strategic workforce thinking? MacGregor Black are partnering with a growing global logistics and technical services organisation in the search for a commercially astute HR Business Partner to strengthen their people function and support operational performance. This is a permanent role based in Darlington. This is a senior, hands-on HR Business Partner position requiring both operational depth and strategic perspective. You will partner closely with leaders across warehouse operations, technical teams and corporate functions, delivering a proactive, compliant and commercially aligned HR service across the full employee lifecycle. The environment is fast-moving, audit-sensitive and performance-focused - requiring sound judgement, discretion and the confidence to challenge appropriately. Key Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end management of complex employee relations cases including investigations, disciplinary, grievance and absence processes., • Provide pragmatic, risk-aware advice to managers on UK Employment Law, policy interpretation and best practice., • Oversee onboarding, probation management, performance improvement and employee development processes., • Maintain robust employee records, contractual documentation and HR system accuracy in line with compliance standards., • Partner with operational and technical leaders to support workforce planning and recruitment., • Support attraction and retention strategies within a skills-driven environment., • Contribute to succession planning and capability development initiatives., • Ensure HR processes meet UK Employment Law requirements and internal regulatory standards., • Support internal audits and workforce compliance activity., • Maintain and interpret HR metrics including attendance, turnover and training data., • Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement initiatives., • Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees., • Support organisational change, growth initiatives and structural development., • Contribute to HR projects, systems enhancements and process optimisation., • Help embed a high-performance, accountable and collaborative culture aligned to operational delivery. What We’re Looking For: • 6–8 years’ progressive HR generalist experience, operating at a Business Partner level., • Strong and up-to-date knowledge of UK Employment Law., • Demonstrable experience managing complex employee relations matters through to conclusion., • Experience within regulated operational environments such as logistics, engineering, supply chain, technical services, manufacturing or similar., • CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards)., • Commercially aware and confident influencing senior stakeholders., • Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced operational setting., • High attention to detail with strong governance discipline., • Experience supporting change, transformation or HR system improvements., • Professional, discreet and resilient. Salary: £50,000+ plus benefits For more information, please contact Alice Redmond.

Partner with our central People team to ensure all employment contracts, how to guides, and practices compile with relevant legal compliance and best practice for the jurisdiction. Partner with our Regional Operations Director and General Managers to drive a best-in-class people experience. Across o

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Base pay rangeStrategic People PartnerLocation: Hybrid (with occasional travel to London office and regional office once per month)Department: PeopleContract Type: Full-time, 18 month FTCSalary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsAre you a seasoned HR professional ready to make a strategic impact? We'r

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We’re looking for someone who’s not only passionate about people but also a trusted expert who can coach, influence, and partner with managers and teams across the business. Proven HR expertise in a People Business Partner or HR Manager role, ideally within a fast-paced, high-growth environment

In partnership with the Senior People Business Partner and CoEs, you will develop the Regional people plans, ensuring alignment with BDC's People Strategy/Plan and ensure implementation is aligned with the business strategy and performance outcomes. Develop and foster key relationships with the Regi

As a People Partner at Modulr, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our people strategy and supporting our leaders to deliver on our ambitious goals. PeoplePartner London/Edinburgh. Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders and line managers to develop and deliver people plans alig

A global specialty insurance provider is looking for an experienced Senior People Business Partner to shape and execute their people strategy across London and European offices. The role involves strategic partnership and hands-on delivery, covering HR matters such as employee relations and performa

As a People Partner, you will work closely with the Head of People and the Leadership Team to shape and deliver a people strategy that drives commercial performance. Partner with leadership teams and line managers to understand business priorities and deliver the people actions required to achieve t

A leading gym operator in the UK is seeking a People Business Partner to deliver high performance across the division.

A leading insurance company in Greater London is seeking an HR Business Partner to deliver strategic HR partnering services.

Partner with HRBPs to support the SMB leadership team, translating business priorities into actionable people strategies. As a People Partner, you will wear multiple hats, acting as a trusted advisor, a hands‑on problem‑solver, and a strategic project leader. Manage core People Partner processes

We are recruiting a People Partner to join our busy Partnering Team. You’llline manage PeopleAdvisor’sproviding guidance, support, and stretch to enable them to contribute meaningfully to the people strategy. You’lltake a lead in organisational and people problem solving, coaching,influencinga

A leading healthcare and retail company is seeking a People Partner to act as a trusted advisor to their Directors and Area Managers. The ideal candidate will have significant HR Business Partner experience and the ability to connect people strategy to business outcomes.

The People Business Partner (PBP) will serve as a strategic partner to business units, aligning HR initiatives with the company’s objectives. The People Business Partner will provide guidance on HR best practices, employee relations, organisational development, and workforce planning, ensuring ali

A prominent educational institution in Greater London is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to join their People & Culture team. You will be responsible for delivering tailored people solutions while collaborating closely with leaders.

Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is n

A talent acquisition consultancy is seeking an experienced People Partner for a 12-month contract in Sheffield.

Reporting to the EVP People, you will partner with leaders and managers to bring our People Strategy to life across the organisation. Partner with leaders and managers to deliver people plans that support ambitious growth and evolving business priorities. Solid experience in a People Business Partne

Client People Partner, People Partner reports, PSH Leadership, Leads and Specialists within all Centres of Value (Reward, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Inclusion & Impact, Organisational Effectiveness, People Data), Finance Leadership, Legal Counsel, IT Leadership. Direct the utilisation o

A leading retail company is seeking a Retail People Business Partner to enhance their HR strategy across retail operations. The role will involve partnering with leadership teams, driving performance and productivity, and delivering people plans that align with business objectives.

The People Business Partner supports Gym Operations by partnering the Divisional Director and Regional Managers to deliver high performance across the division. Reporting into the Head of People- Gym Operations, this role will work with the wider People team in developing a culture of best practice

A prominent retail brand in Greater London seeks a Retail People Partner to drive the Global People Plan, elevate the employee experience, and support performance and development initiatives.

A global education organization is seeking a People Partner to enhance their people strategy in West Midlands.

We are looking for a People Analytics Partner to join our People Operations team. You will partner with the People team and individual business leaders to solve complex business challenges in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. You will be the architect of our people data, translating complex dat

As a Retail People Business Partner, you will work in close partnership with Retail leadership teams, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic people partner across our field‑based retail estate. Experience designing and delivering people plans at scale, working in partnership with Centres of Exc

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking an experienced People Partner to enhance regional performance and cultural development. The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership on people matters, driving improvements through data-driven insights, and coaching leaders to build effective teams.

We are looking for a People Business Partner to support and partner with senior managers with the entire employee lifecycle. Support the People Director and the People Team with the creation and implementation of the People Strategy for 2026 onwards. Previous experience as a HRBP or as a People Part

As People Partner for Audit, you will help shape and deliver the people agenda for our Audit Service Line, acting as a trusted partner to leadership and using insight and data to guide decisions. Service line People Plan: Partner with Audit Leadership to set priorities, design solutions and deliver

Working closely with fellow part-time People Partners and the wider HR team, you will provide high-quality, proactive HR support to managers across the College. You will play a key role in advising on employee relations, organisational change and best practice people management, helping to build a p

A global technology leader is looking for a Regional HR Partner to join their UK HR team.

The Global Functional People Business Partner for the Commercial & Browns Fashion business will be based in our London office, working alongside other PBPs & TA Partners who support the wider business unit. Partner with senior functional leaders and regional teams to develop and deliver impactful pe

A next-generation legal firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior People Partner to drive HR strategies and enhance employee experience.

A leading media company is seeking a Senior People Partner to lead the people plan for its Delivery and Construction teams. This role spans the entire employee lifecycle and requires extensive experience in a People Partner role, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex workf

This Sr People Business Partner role is specific to PepsiCo Field Sales, supporting the Atlantic teams. Partner with local teams to ensure ongoing outreach activities, including building key relationships internally and externally. Partner with department leaders on performance management and develo

People Partner within the People & Culture team. This role focuses on building strong working relationships with key stakeholders and providing sound advice on a wide range of people‑related matters. The ideal candidate is highly self‑motivated with strong business partnering and/or generalist H

A dynamic consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a candidate for a role in People + Culture. The position involves developing frameworks for clients, managing people operations, and supporting internal team operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in a people team or consultancy in a

As a People Partner here at Hollywood Bowl Group, you’ll be in our centres five days of the week supporting the centres in your region (Wales and West), working in partnership with Regional Support Managers, Centre Managers and the People team. To be successful as a People Partner, you’ll have:.

You will act as a trusted partner to stakeholders while mentoring and supporting a team of recruiters to deliver high‑quality talent aligned to business KPIs. Supporting Client Partnership Leads to achieve desired objectives. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vac

A fast-growing tech company is seeking a Revenue People Partner to drive people strategies that enhance performance and engagement. The role involves partnering with leaders to create actionable people plans, implementing core processes, and fostering a culture reflective of company values.

The People Business Partner (PBP) will serve as a strategic partner to business units, aligning HR initiatives with the company’s objectives. The People business Partner will provide guidance on HR best practices, employee relations, organisational development, and workforce planning, ensuring ali

HR experience, including time as a People Partner / HR Business Partner in FMCG, PE-backed, or high-velocity environments. Partner closely with the Managing Director and UK leadership team, providing commercially grounded people advice. People & Culture Business Partner.

A leading aerospace technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a People Business Partner to support all people-related activities.

A global beverage company seeks a Sr People Business Partner to provide HR leadership and support for field sales teams in Bedford.

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom seeks an HR Business Partner to manage complex employee relations and provide strategic HR support.