People Business Partner 6 Month FTC

Regional Business Partner, EMEA (6‑month fixed‑term contract)

Step in, shape strategy, deliver change. This hybrid role requires 3 days a week in our offices in Bristol or Farnborough. I’ll partner closely with senior leaders across EMEA to evolve how we support managers, grow talent and create healthier, higher‑performing teams while navigating our AI journey.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, building strong relationships and diagnosing needs quickly.
• Coaching leaders through performance conversations, team dynamics and complex situations with clarity and care.
• Lead change initiatives, strengthening engagement and adoption while balancing compliance and practical realities.
• Advance workforce planning & talent conversations, shaping strategy, identifying capability gaps and supporting succession planning.
• Provide people insights, using data and trends to inform decisions around retention, reward, wellbeing, hiring strategy and team effectiveness.
• Guide leaders through employee relations and risk, handling sensitive cases with integrity and local‑law understanding.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a strategic People Operations / HR Business Partner role within a fast‑paced, scaling organisation.
• Desirable: understanding of Dutch employment law and Dutch language skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes through trust‑based partnering.
• Experience supporting new and developing managers to build capability and leadership habits.
• Considerable experience in change management, workforce planning, organisational effectiveness and talent development.
• Strong grounding in employee relations and people risk, with sound judgement.
• Comfort using people data and insights to guide decisions and shape priorities.
• Collaborative mindset and pragmatic, human, adaptable style.

Benefits

• Salary £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (pro‑rated for the contract).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro‑rated.
• Private healthcare and dental plan covered by Bupa.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Royal London Workplace pension scheme – 5 % employer contribution.
• Cycle to Work support scheme available.
• Dedicated time for training and personal development, plus unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Health & wellbeing coaching support.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes individuals who hold the appropriate right to work in the United Kingdom.

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