We’re partnering with a high-growth, forward-thinking distribution organisation to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner on a maternity cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment where you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering a progressive people agenda. Working closely with senior stakeholders and the wider People team, you’ll help drive strategic initiatives, embed best-in-class processes, and support the business through an exciting phase of growth and transformation. The Role As HR Business Partner, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to business services teams, helping to translate people strategy into meaningful action. You’ll balance operational delivery with longer-term initiatives, ensuring the organisation is set up for continued success. Key Responsibilities * Partner with stakeholders to deliver key people initiatives, including performance management, reward, engagement, and organisational development * Support and implement change management activity, ensuring smooth transitions and strong communication * Embed efficient and scalable HR processes, working closely with HR systems teams to optimise tools and platforms * Oversee employee lifecycle activity including onboarding, promotions, and internal moves * Support talent development, succession planning, and coaching for managers * Provide data-driven insights and reporting to inform decision-making * Drive employee engagement initiatives aligned to a high-growth culture * Act as an escalation point for employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with UK employment law * Lead and contribute to ad hoc HR projects About You * Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally within a fast-paced or scaling organisation * Strong understanding of UK employment law and employee relations * Comfortable working with data to influence people decisions * Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels * Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities * A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills * Passionate about delivering a high-impact people agenda Why Apply? * Opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing business * Exposure to strategic people initiatives and senior stakeholders * Collaborative and fast-moving environment * Hybrid working with flexibility built in * Competitive salary and benefits package