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Senior HR Business Partner – 12-Month FTC
Edinburgh (or regional office) | Hybrid (50%)
Salary up to £90,000
Our Edinburgh based client is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner for a period of 12 months to lead strategic people initiatives and partner with senior stakeholders across a fast-paced, evolving organisation.
The Senior HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving the people agenda and leading the delivery of strategic people plans. This role plays a key part in organisational change, transformation, and capability building, working closely with HR Centres of Excellence to deliver high-quality, insight-led solutions.
Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders to influence business performance and drive the people strategy.
- Lead the development and delivery of people plans aligned to business priorities.
- Support major change and transformation programmes.
- Use people data and insights to guide decision-making.
- Lead and develop a team of HR Advisors.
- Work with ER specialists on complex or high-risk people issues.
Qualifications
- Strong HR business partnering experience within a complex/matrixed environment (professional services desirable).
- Proven track record delivering strategic HR initiatives and change programmes.
- Commercial mindset with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Confident using people data to inform decisions and shape strategy.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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