Catalyst Partners
Our client is a leading professional services group undergoing continued growth and organisational evolution. With a strong market presence and an ambitious leadership team, the firm is investing in a more progressive, aligned, and commercially focused people function. As the Regional Business Partner, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering the people strategy across multiple business units. Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, you will influence organisational priorities, drive cultural cohesion, and ensure that people initiatives directly support commercial outcomes. This is a visible and strategic position, ideal for a seasoned HR partner who thrives in a fast‑paced, complex, and relationship‑driven environment.
About the role:
- Lead the HR agenda for assigned business units, ensuring alignment between people strategy, organisational objectives, and financial performance.
- Partner with Business Unit Heads on workforce planning, leadership capability, organisational design, and long‑term talent needs.
- Drive organisational development and change programmes, including integration activity and post‑acquisition people initiatives.
- Oversee sensitive and complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
- Interpret people data and metrics to inform decision‑making and shape forward‑looking people plans.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of people programmes, leadership development initiatives, and manager capability frameworks.
- Act as a senior point of escalation for leaders, offering expert counsel on culture, performance, and organisational effectiveness.
About you:
- Significant experience as an HR Business Partner within professional services or an equivalently complex, fast‑paced environment.
- Strong track record influencing senior stakeholders and providing strategic people leadership across multiple business areas.
- Demonstrable experience in organisational development, large‑scale change programmes, and workforce planning.
- Experience supporting post‑acquisition HR integration and organisational restructuring.
- Deep knowledge of UK employment legislation and proven ability to oversee complex ER matters.
- Commercially minded, analytical, and confident using data to shape recommendations.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to challenge, support, and influence senior leadership.
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
