Senior People Business Partner
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3571 (83% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Impellam Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1136 (Human resource managers and directors) or SOC 2431 (Management consultants and business analysts). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
1136 Human resource managers and directors Also possible | £37,100 | £42,300 | £47,600 | £52,900 |
2431 Management consultants and business analysts Also possible | £35,100 | £40,200 | £45,200 | £50,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Senior People Business Partner - Contract
We are looking for an experienced Senior People Business Partner to work closely with senior business leaders, shaping and delivering people strategies that drive business performance, colleague engagement and organisational effectiveness.
This is a high-profile, strategic role where you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, helping to identify people priorities, challenge existing thinking and translate business objectives into practical people solutions.
The Role
As a Senior People Business Partner, you will:
- Partner with senior leaders to understand business priorities and develop aligned people strategies.
- Provide strategic advice and challenge, helping leaders navigate complex organisational and people matters.
- Translate enterprise-wide HR frameworks into practical, business-specific plans and outcomes.
- Use people data and insight to support workforce planning, talent management and organisational design.
- Identify emerging people risks and proactively develop solutions.
- Challenge legacy thinking and help leaders reframe problems into opportunities.
- Support complex and sensitive people matters, ensuring appropriate governance and consistency.
- Work collaboratively with People Advisory, Centres of Expertise, People Operations and Change teams to deliver joined-up solutions.
- Influence people strategy and its execution across multiple geographies.
- Champion inclusion and help create an environment where colleagues can perform at their best.
About You
We are looking for an established HR professional who is comfortable operating at senior leadership level within a complex organisation.
You will ideally bring:
- Extensive experience in senior-level HR Business Partnering.
- A proven track record of influencing and advising executive and senior leadership stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Degree in HR, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- CIPD qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible and influential People role, working directly with senior leadership and helping shape the people agenda across a complex organisation.
You will have the opportunity to influence important decisions around talent, workforce strategy, organisational effectiveness and transformation, while acting as a trusted partner to leaders navigating a fast-changing business environment.
If you are an experienced People Business Partner who enjoys combining strategic thinking, commercial challenge and hands-on delivery, we would be keen to hear from you.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Impellam Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Impellam Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.