Human Resources Business Partner in London Area

Job description

HR Business Partner - Engineering Sector

London / Croydon (Hybrid – 2–3 Days Onsite)

£65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

Permanent | Full-Time | Max 1-Month Notice

We're hiring an experienced HR Business Partner to support a large-scale engineering and operations function within a major UK transport organisation.

This is a high-impact, strategic role partnering with senior leaders across a blue-collar workforce of 3,500+ employees. You’ll be central to driving change across operational teams, building engagement, and shaping the future culture of a highly unionised environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Partnering with C-suite and Director-level stakeholders within Engineering & Network Operations
• Leading strategic HR initiatives, workforce planning, and organisational change projects
• Driving culture and engagement programmes aligned with ongoing transformation
• Managing complex union relationships and supporting negotiations
• Leading talent and succession planning within a high-performance operational setting
• Supporting implementation of new HR systems and performance tools

What We’re Looking For:

• An experienced HR Business Partner, with strong strategic business partnering at senior levels
• Extensive experience in unionised, operational environments (e.g., engineering, rail, manufacturing, logistics)
• A strong change leader, capable of influencing cultural transformation and performance at scale
• Demonstrated success in driving people initiatives in large, complex organisations

Why This Role?

• Be part of a forward-thinking people team with a new, ambitious senior leadership group
• Join during a period of significant change: new operating models, performance transformation, and culture renewal
• Flexible working: mix of office locations with 2–3 days onsite

Ideal candidates will be immediately available or on a notice period of 1 month or less.

If you’re an experienced HR leader with a track record of delivering real impact in complex, operational environments - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

07-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English