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HR Business Partner

SharpsmartDurham, GB

People and recruitingOther3+ yrs
Source-verified: read directly from this employer's own lever job board, not a repost.On-sitePosted (3 days ago)Last verified (today)

At a glance

Location
Durham, GB
Workplace
On-site
Pay
Not published by the employer
Employment type
Other
Experience
3+ years
Education
No degree requirement stated
Job family
People and recruiting
Seniority
Not stated
Posted by employer
3 September 2026
Last verified open
7 September 2026
Region and country
GB
Team
UK
Listed via
Lever

What the employer wrote

We are looking for a HR Business Partner to support our leaders through growth, change and day to day people decisions across a complex operational environment. The role combines strategic input with hands on delivery, requiring strong judgement, confidence in challenging when needed, and a practical approach to solving problems.

You will work closely with leaders and our people managers to drive performance, support change and ensure consistent, fair people practices in a regulated, safety focused environment. This is a visible role with real influence, suited to an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and making a tangible impact.

This role requires hybrid working with 3 regular days onsite at our Essex and Kent locations.

Your role will involve • Partnering with leaders to support organisational performance, structure and capability

• Providing expert advice on employee relations, performance management and complex casework

• Lead and support change initiatives, including restructures and workforce planning

• Coaching leaders to build strong, accountable and engaged teams

• Using people data and insight to influence decision making

• Supporting performance, succession and leadership development initiatives

• Ensuring policies, processes and practices are fair, compliant and applied consistently

• Working closely with the wider HR team to deliver group wide priorities

What we are looking for • Minimum 3 years experience working in a similar role in a fast paced, operational or regulated environment

• Strong employee relations knowledge and confidence handling complex issues

• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and working at leadership level

• A practical, commercial mindset with the ability to balance people needs and business outcomes

• Comfortable working across multiple sites and regions

• CIPD Level 5 

If you’re an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Where this record came from

Read from Sharpsmart's own Lever job board on , and last confirmed still open on . The employer published it on 3 September 2026. Jobsearch.ing did not write, edit or rank this posting, and does not vet the employer. View the original posting.

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