People Operations Business Partner

Company: Womble Bond Dickinson
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you partner with business leaders to translate people priorities into practical solutions, spanning change, planning and employee relations. You will influence decision-making and help deliver the people strategy within a collaborative, inclusive culture. You’ll work across the business to support wellbeing, engagement and performance, shaping initiatives that enable teams to thrive. This opportunity combines strategic impact with hands-on HR support in a hybrid setting.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid work
  • flexible working
  • wellbeing resources
  • DEI networks and initiatives
  • Great Place to Work certification
  • inclusive recruitment and support

Responsibilities

  • advise business leaders on people-related matters and provide pragmatic guidance
  • support organisational change, workforce planning and performance management
  • manage employee relations issues including absence, disciplinary, grievance and capability matters
  • build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making
  • contribute to delivery of the people strategy and cross-functional initiatives

Key requirements

  • experience as People Operations Business Partner or HR Manager with broad advisory scope
  • solid knowledge of employee relations and related processes
  • ability to build effective relationships with managers and stakeholders
  • commercially focused with knack for balancing business needs with people considerations
  • experience supporting organisational change, workforce planning or business improvement projects
  • relationship-building
  • clear, pragmatic communication
  • influencing and stakeholder management
  • employee relations (absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance and capability)
  • organisational change
  • workforce planning

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Posted: October 10th, 2026