HR Business Partner

Our client is a leading financial services provider based in the North of England. We are seeking a strategic HR Business Partner to partner with senior leaders across the Business, translating our strategic ambition into workforce requirements, shaping the organization and building the capabilities needed for the future..

Role Purpose

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) - Commercial will act as a strategic partner to business leaders across revenue-generating and performance-driven departments (e.g., Operations, Trading, Marketing).

This role focuses on driving business performance through people, aligning HR initiatives with commercial objectives, enhancing productivity, and enabling leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering

Partner with senior stakeholders to align HR strategy with departmental commercial goals
Provide insight and challenge to improve organisational performance and efficiency
Support business growth initiatives through workforce planning and talent strategy

Performance & Talent Management

Drive performance management frameworks focused on measurable business outcomes
Support leaders in setting KPIs, managing underperformance, and developing high performers
Identify critical roles and build succession and talent pipelines

Commercial Workforce Planning

Analyse headcount, productivity, and revenue-per-employee metrics
Develop workforce plans aligned with growth targets and budget constraints
Advise on organisational design to optimise team performance

Leadership & Capability Development

Coach managers on performance leadership, accountability, and team effectiveness
Design and implement development initiatives for high-impact roles
Strengthen leadership capability in driving business results

Data-Driven Decision Making

Use HR analytics to provide insights on performance, attrition, and engagement
Translate data into actionable recommendations for business leaders
Monitor impact of HR initiatives on commercial outcomes

Change & Transformation

Support organisational change initiatives linked to business transformation
Ensure effective communication and adoption of new structures or strategies
Drive a high-performance, results-oriented culture

Essential Requirements

Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a commercial or revenue-driven environment
At least 4+ years relevant HR experience
Strong understanding of performance management and organisational effectiveness
Experience supporting Operations, Trading, Marketing, or similar business functions
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change
Strong analytical skills with experience using HR data to inform decisions
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Desirable

Experience in financial services or similar environments.
Knowledge of workforce analytics tools and HR systems
CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent
Experience in high-growth or international organisations

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based discretionary bonus
Pension scheme
Professional development and training support

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