People Partner - 6 month FTC

Overview

• Shape and build the HR function during a period of growth and transformation.
• Lead on implementing a new HR system.

About Our Client

The company is a global life sciences organisation with around 300 employees in the UK and 7 sites nationwide. It provides specialist laboratory testing services for pharmaceuticals, microbiology, chemistry, and food safety, and is part of a larger international group backed by private equity.

Job Description

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing clear, risk-based guidance on ER issues.
• Manage a personal caseload including absence, performance, and complex ER matters.
• Support organisational change, including restructures, consultations, and exits.
• Coach and up-skill managers to build confidence in handling people issues.
• Collaborate on HR system implementation with international teams.
• Champion best practice, compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple UK sites.

The Successful Applicant

• CIPD qualified with strong operational HR experience.
• Resilient, curious, and able to work independently in an environment with limited structure.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and supporting managers through challenging conversations.
• Experience in organisational change and multi-site environments.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with HR systems.

What's on Offer

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Healthcare options, EAP, eyecare vouchers
• Company car
• Discretionary bonus
• Free parking

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Informal Teams call
• Stage 2: Face-to-face competency interview

Start date

Early January 2026