Senior People Business Partner - Projects (Interim) Initial 6-month fixed-term contract with likely extension to 12-18 months. London – 3-4 days per week in office. Salary up to £120,000 (pro‑rata) + benefits. The role This is a senior interim HR Business Partner role focused on delivering a number of significant, group‑wide people projects during a period of organisational change. Reporting to the Group People Director, you will operate as a trusted senior partner to executives and business leaders, taking ownership of complex work that needs to move at pace. The role is initially approved for six months but is very likely to extend. There is potential for the role to evolve longer term, including into a Head of HR position, though this is not a prerequisite and the role is equally suitable for experienced career interims. Key responsibilities

Lead the people workstream for a new HCM/HRIS implementation, including process alignment and data migration across multiple businesses Support a major organisation design and business change programme Deliver the group engagement survey and support supplier selection for future years Advise on restructuring, role design and workforce change activity Drive greater consistency and simplification across people processes Provide clear updates and insight to senior leaders and board forums as required Deputise for the Group People Director as needed

About you

An experienced Senior HRBP or interim HR leader, with a strong delivery track record Comfortable operating in a lean or standalone environment without a large team Experienced in leading complex HR projects (HRIS, OD, engagement, transformation) Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, including consultation and restructuring Confident working in operational and unionised environments, with exposure to blue‑collar or dispersed workforces Pragmatic, credible and calm, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver hands‑on work

Contract details

Initial 6-month fixed‑term contract, likely to extend Salary up to £120,000 (pro‑rata) plus benefits London‑based, typically 3-4 days per week on site

Desired Skills and Experience HR project management, HRIS and HR systems, change management, senior stakeholder engagement. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Human Resources Industries: Ground Passenger Transportation, Rail Transportation, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Macmillan Davies by 2x. Get notified about new Senior Business Partner jobs in London, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr