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HR Business Partner
Location: Leeds
Salary: £44-51K
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
People are at the heart of every successful organisation, and we're looking for a confident and credible HR Business Partner to join our forward-thinking HR team.
This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, influencing strategic decision-making, strengthening people practices, and helping to create a high-performing, inclusive culture. If you're passionate about partnering with leaders to deliver meaningful business outcomes through people, we'd love to hear from you.
As a trusted HR partner, you'll work collaboratively with leadership teams across the organisation to:
- Align HR strategy with wider business goals and objectives.
- Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and timely resolution.
- Lead and support organisational development, performance management and change initiatives.
- Use people data and insights to influence decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
- Support talent management, succession planning and workforce development strategies.
- Champion a positive, values-driven culture that promotes engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
- Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in managing people effectively.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of HR policies, practices and people initiatives.
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About You
We're looking for an experienced HR professional who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to build credible relationships at all levels of the organisation.
You'll bring:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
- Proven experience in a HR Business Partner, HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role.
- Experience managing complex and sensitive employee relations cases.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with confidence working alongside senior leaders.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and outstanding communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to identify trends and drive improvement.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.


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This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive organisation where HR is valued as a strategic partner. You'll have the chance to make a genuine impact, influence key business decisions and contribute to a culture that supports both organisational success and employee development.
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