HR Business Partner

As the HR Business Partner for this consumer technology/electronics company, reporting to the Country Manager, you will work closely with managers across the business to provide professional HR advice and support, helping to drive business performance through effective people management.

This is a hands-on role that combines a strong focus on operational HR responsibilities with some strategic HR partnering activities.

You will build strong relationships with managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, organisational development, and employment legislation while supporting the delivery of key HR initiatives.

• Partner with managers across the business to provide commercially focused HR advice and support.
• Build trusted relationships with department managers to understand business objectives and provide effective people solutions.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance management.
• Support managers in handling complex employee relations cases while ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Work closely with managers to identify learning and development needs and support employee career development.
• Support performance review processes and contribute to succession planning and talent management initiatives.
• Analyse HR data and provide recommendations to improve employee engagement, retention, and organisational effectiveness.
• Promote employee wellbeing and help deliver initiatives that enhance employee engagement and company culture.
• Support organisational change projects, restructures, and business transformation initiatives where required.
• Keep up to date with changes in UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

This is an onsite role - you will typically spend 4 days per week at the office in Reading (near Junction 11 of the M4), and one day per week at a smaller site near Newbury.