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People Partner - 6 month FTC

Job Posted: 20 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

The role is a People Partner position focused on delivering operational HR support across multiple UK sites in the life sciences sector. It involves managing complex ER cases, supporting organisational change, and partnering with managers to build capability, while also contributing to HR system implementation and process improvement.

Client Details

The company is a global life sciences organisation with around 300 employees in the UK and 7 sites nationwide. It provides specialist laboratory testing services for pharmaceuticals, microbiology, chemistry, and food safety, and is part of a larger international group backed by private equity.

Description

Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing clear, risk-based guidance on ER issues.
Manage a personal caseload including absence, performance, and complex ER matters.
Support organisational change, including restructures, consultations, and exits.
Coach and up-skill managers to build confidence in handling people issues.
Collaborate on HR system implementation with international teams.
Champion best practice, compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple UK sites. 

Profile

CIPD qualified with strong operational HR experience.
Resilient, curious, and able to work independently in an environment with limited structure.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and supporting managers through challenging conversations.
Experience in organisational change and multi-site environments.
Strong IT skills and familiarity with HR systems. 

Job Offer

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension contribution
Healthcare options, EAP, eyecare vouchers
Company car
Discretionary bonus
Free parking

Interview Process

Stage 1: Informal Teams call
Stage 2: Face-to-face competency interviewStart date: Early January 2026

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