People Business Partner - AI Transformation

We are partnering with a major, market‑leading organisation undergoing significant organisational development and operating model change. As part of this evolution, we are recruiting an People Business Partner - AI Transformation on a 2‑year fixed‑term contract to support the business through large‑scale transformation.

While the organisation is introducing new AI‑enabled ways of working, the core focus of this role is on organisation design, workforce planning and capability development. You’ll play a key part in ensuring teams are structured, skilled and supported as the business adopts new tools, processes and technologies. This is about helping people and leaders understand, adapt to and embed AI‑driven improvements in a way that strengthens culture, capability and long‑term performance.

This is a full‑time role offering a salary of up to £75,000, depending on experience. The start date will align with your notice period.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Partnering with senior leaders to shape and deliver AI‑driven transformation across the organisation
• Translating AI and automation programmes into practical people outcomes, ensuring teams are structured and supported for future ways of working
• Leading organisation design activity, including role evolution, team structures and capability requirements
• Driving workforce planning, skills mapping and future‑capability development to build AI‑ready teams
• Working closely with Learning, Leadership and Change specialists to enable adoption of new technologies and behaviours
• Leading and supporting change initiatives to build engagement, readiness and sustainable adoption across the business
• Providing strategic People Partnering support, offering insight, challenge and guidance throughout the transformation
• Operating as a trusted advisor, balancing commercial priorities with people‑centred decision‑making

Experience required:

• Proven experience as a People Business Partner, with a strong track record of supporting organisational change and transformation
• Background in supporting technology‑enabled or digital transformation, ideally within complex or evolving environments
• Commercial and pragmatic approach, able to balance people considerations with business prioritiesComfortable operating in ambiguity, with the confidence to influence, challenge and guide senior stakeholders
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience), demonstrating strong professional foundations in HR practice

Rewards and Benefits:

• Wellbeing, health and financial support available 24/7
• Low‑cost gym membership and access to fitness classes and wellbeing resources
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 20% staff discount across all brands
• Reward and recognition programmes, including monthly awards and referral bonuses
• Access to an online learning and wellbeing platform

Working hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-6pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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