Human Resources Business Partner

Fortrea

HR Business Partner advising UK managers on employee relations, employment law and organisational change. Supporting Fortrea’s global clinical research organisation and life-sciences clients.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeMaidenhead • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UK Employment Law and HR Best Practices, with a strong focus on managing employee relations and operational change activities. Proven ability to coach managers and utilize HR data for informed decision-making while ensuring compliance and effective documentation.

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UK Employment Law KnowledgeEmployee Relations ManagementManager Coaching SkillsOperational Change SupportCIPD Qualification

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Hard Skills

Employee Relations CaseworkDisciplinary ManagementGrievance HandlingAbsence ManagementCapability ManagementPerformance ManagementConsultation ProcessesRestructuring SupportHR Data AnalysisCase Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Qualification

Industry Keywords

HR Best PracticesOperational HREmployee EngagementWellbeing InitiativesInclusion ActivitiesRetention StrategiesTUPE ActivityPeople Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build strong working relationships with business and HR leaders
Support the development of regional and global HR initiatives and priorities
Advise managers on HR policies, procedures and UK employment legislation
Manage and support employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, probation and performance matters
Coach managers through HR processes, including meeting preparation, documentation and evidence-based decisions
Support operational change activity, including consultations, restructures, role changes, TUPE activity and implementation planning
Monitor HR case trends, absence data and people metrics to identify issues, escalate risks and recommend improvements
Collaborate with HR Service Delivery, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Reward and Learning teams
Ensure HR processes, templates, letters and documentation are completed accurately and on time
Support employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and retention activities
Maintain accurate records and ensure fair, consistent and legally compliant HR activity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in an operational HR Business Partner or similar generalist HR role
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience managing employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, probation and performance matters
Experience supporting consultation processes, restructures, role changes or other operational change activity
Strong manager coaching skills and ability to provide clear, practical and commercially aware advice
Ability to use HR data, case trends and people metrics for operational decision-making
Excellent organisation and case management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and work at pace
A graduate with a CIPD qualification or equivalent experience is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career growth and opportunities to develop and progress
Meaningful work contributing to therapies and treatments that improve patients’ lives
Competitive salary and benefits package
Bonus structure
Opportunities for continuous improvement and personal development
Friendly and inclusive global HR Partnering team