HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner 📍 Stevenage (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite minimum) ⏳ 12-Month Contract (Potential Extension / T2P) 💼 £22.43 PAYE | £30 Umbrella 🛡 BPSS+ (British Nationals Only) We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Business Partner to join a leading organisation within the UK defence and aerospace sector. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders in a complex, high-performing environment where HR plays a critical role in delivering strategic objectives. Due to the nature of the work, this role is open to British Nationals only and requires BPSS+ clearance (processed by the client prior to start). The Opportunity This is a true HR Business Partner position — acting as: “The voice of HR within the business and the voice of the business within HR.” You’ll operate within a large-scale, matrix organisation, delivering a full spectrum of HR support aligned to strategic business goals. The role focuses heavily on influencing, stakeholder partnership, change management, and embedding performance and talent processes. Key Responsibilities * Partner with business leaders to proactively deliver HR value aligned to operational goals * Provide expert guidance on HR policies, employment law, and best practice * Drive annual people processes including Performance Reviews, Salary Reviews and Team Reviews * Support managers through employee relations matters including disciplinary and grievance cases * Lead and support change initiatives with strong focus on the human impact of transformation * Drive talent management and internal mobility initiatives * Coach and develop leaders to build engaging, high-performance teams * Monitor absence and support implementation of Absence Management processes * Support recruitment activities including interviews and assessment events * Produce monthly HR data packs (headcount, attrition, absence, etc.) * Contribute to HR projects and wider business initiatives What We’re Looking For We’re keen to speak with HR professionals who thrive in complex, fast-paced environments — ideally within Defence, Aerospace, or similarly large matrix organisations. Essential skills include: * Strong influencing and stakeholder management capability * Confident advising managers on policy and employment matters * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Proven conflict management experience * High attention to detail with strong organisational skills * Ability to challenge constructively and think strategically * Strong Microsoft Office capability * Ability to build credibility at all levels Additional Information * Monday–Friday, full-time * Hybrid working model (minimum 2–3 days onsite in Stevenage) * UK travel to other sites may be required * Free parking provided (approx. 15-minute walk from site) * Basic Disclosure (£23 fee, reimbursed once contract commences) and SC clearance required prior to start * Face-to-face interview process If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately