HR Business Partner

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Location: Sudbury

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time / Hybrid

Salary: Up to £55,000

About the Role

Are you an accomplished HR professional ready to take the lead in shaping and delivering a people strategy that drives organisational success? We are seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner who can operate confidently at all levels of HR-strategic, operational, and advisory.

In this influential role, you will partner closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support the wider business plan, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure exceptional communication across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on collaboration, improvement, and delivering meaningful results.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver a strategic HR agenda aligned with business objectives.
• Provide expert HR advice across all areas including organisational design, workforce planning, and talent development.
• Drive the execution of the business plan through effective people initiatives and cultural enhancement.
• Lead and support change management programmes to embed continuous improvement and organisational growth.
• Oversee employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives to strengthen culture, communication, and retention.
• Manage complex ER cases and provide informed, pragmatic advice to leaders.
• Develop succession planning and leadership development frameworks to support long-term capability building.
• Use HR metrics and insights to shape decision-making and inform future strategy.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and maintain high standards of HR practice.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR professional operating at a strategic and operational level.
• Demonstrable ability to influence, challenge, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience delivering people-focused change and transformation programmes.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to translate HR strategy into actionable plans.
• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent qualification (preferred).

Why Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious HR leader who wants to make a real impact, shape the future of the organisation, and contribute directly to strategic success.