People Business Partner – 6 Month FTC

Pax8

Regional Business Partner (EMEA) at Pax8, collaborating with leaders to support talent growth and change management. Focused on building effective, high-performing teams across multiple countries.

Posted 7/3/2026contractBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,000 - £60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner closely with senior leaders across EMEA to evolve how we support managers, grow talent, and create healthier, higher-performing teams.
Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders — helping them build brilliant teams and lead with confidence.
Strategic partnering & coaching — building strong relationships with leaders, diagnosing needs quickly, and helping them make confident, people-first decisions.
Leadership support — coaching leaders through performance conversations, team dynamics, and complex situations with clarity and care.
Change leadership — supporting teams through organisational change, strengthening engagement and adoption while balancing compliance and practical realities.
Workforce planning & talent conversations — shaping workforce strategy, spotting capability gaps, supporting succession planning, and helping leaders elevate talent the right way.
Use data and trends to inform decisions around retention, reward, wellbeing, hiring strategy, and team effectiveness.
Guide leaders through sensitive cases with integrity, consistency, and a strong understanding of local requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience in a strategic People Operations / HR Business Partnering role, ideally within a fast-paced, scaling organisation.
Desirable: understanding of Dutch employment law and Dutch language skills (amazing to have, not essential).
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, coach leaders, and drive outcomes through trust-based partnering.
Confidence supporting new and developing managers — helping them build capability and step into stronger leadership habits.
Considerable experience in change management, workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, and talent development.
Strong grounding in employee relations and people risk — able to navigate complex issues with fairness, clarity, and good judgement.
Comfort using people data and insights to guide decisions and shape priorities.
A collaborative mindset — someone who builds bridges across teams and shares best practice across regions.
A style that’s pragmatic, human, and adaptable — you’re not rigid or overly corporate, and you know how to meet stakeholders where they are.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Private healthcare covered by Bupa
Dental Plan covered by Bupa
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Workplace pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
Cycle to Work Support Scheme
Available Dedicated time for training and personal development
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
Health & Wellbeing coaching support
Fun and frequent company and team socials

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Hard Skills & Tools

People Data AnalysisWorkforce Strategy DevelopmentSuccession PlanningOrganisational EffectivenessChange Leadership

Soft Skills

CoachingInfluencingCollaborationAdaptabilityRelationship Building