HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Role Type: Permanent

Location: Leicestershire,

Salary From: 45000

Salary To: 55000

Contact Name: James Wood

19th October 2026 by

HR Business Partner

Location: East Midlands (Hybrid)
Salary: 45,000 – 55,000 + Benefits

Make an Impact Beyond HR

Are you an ambitious HR professional looking for a role that combines strategic influence with hands-on operational delivery?

We are partnering with a leading sports organisation in the East Midlands to recruit a HR Business Partner who will play a pivotal role in shaping the people agenda during an exciting period of growth and development. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll help drive organisational performance, develop high-performing teams, and create a positive culture that enables people to thrive.

This is a true business partnering opportunity, offering exposure to both day-to-day HR operations and wider strategic initiatives. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing expert guidance on people matters while contributing to key projects that support the organisation’s long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver HR strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Lead and support organisational change, restructures, and transformation initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and culture initiatives.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development activities.
• Coach and develop managers to enhance leadership capability and people management practices.
• Analyse people data and trends to inform decision-making and improve organisational performance.
• Review and improve HR policies, processes, and practices to ensure operational excellence.

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded HR professional who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level.

You will have:

• Experience in a HR Business Partner or Senior HR role.
• Strong employment law and employee relations knowledge.
• Experience supporting organisational change and improvement projects.
• The ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative approach and a passion for driving positive people outcomes.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.

What’s on Offer?

• 45,000 – 55,000 salary
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Opportunity to influence organisational strategy
• A collaborative and values-driven culture
• Excellent development and progression opportunities
• Competitive benefits package

If you’re looking for an opportunity to shape strategy, influence senior leaders, and make a lasting impact within a dynamic sporting environment, we’d love to hear from you.