HR Business Partner – Operations (3 days WFH)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced People Business Partner to join our Operations team in Milton Keynes. Working closely with senior leaders, you will provide operational HR support, shape the employee experience and help drive organisational change in a fast‑moving energy business.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and deliver people plans aligned with organisational objectives.
• Support change projects and transformation programmes across designated business areas.
• Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, probation and absence matters.
• Analyse people data and workforce metrics to identify trends and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement activities and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Facilitate feedback channels and ensure effective communication throughout the business.
• Assist with workforce and succession planning to secure future capability.
• Conduct job evaluations and salary benchmarking in line with internal processes.
• Promote diversity, inclusion and wellbeing initiatives.
• Review and enhance HR policies, procedures and practices for compliance and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development, Talent and Reward teams to deliver a seamless employee experience.
• Support implementation and ongoing development of HR systems and process improvements.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an operational Business Partner in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong employee‑relations expertise and solid understanding of UK employment law.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (essential).
• Commercially minded, highly organised and data‑driven.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in an organisation of 500‑600 employees.

Required skills

• HR data analysis
• Employee relations management
• Job evaluation and salary benchmarking
• Change and transformation support

What we offer

• Competitive salary £50,000‑£55,000 per year.
• Hybrid working model (3 days remote).
• Opportunity to influence people strategy within a growing energy company.
• Supportive, high‑performing team environment.