Act as the primary People partner to senior leaders and the GLT, driving execution of the people agenda across the business.
Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused guidance, while driving outcomes and holding leaders accountable for people decisions.
Build strong, credible relationships with leaders, constructively challenging where appropriate.
Deputise for the CPO and act as their proxy in day-to-day business operations.
Lead and deliver core people processes including performance management, talent reviews and succession planning.
Drive a high-performance culture through clear frameworks, consistency and leadership accountability.
Lead organisational design and restructuring activity aligned to business priorities.
Support leaders in building high-performing, engaged and effective teams.
Own complex employee relations matters, ensuring risk is managed and outcomes are commercially sound.
Coach and support managers to confidently handle performance, conduct, and absence issues.
Ensure consistency and fairness in decision-making across the business.
Partner with leaders on hiring plans, organisational structure and capability needs.
Support recruitment of key roles, ensuring quality and alignment with business needs.
Work closely with the wider People team to ensure effective onboarding and retention.
Lead delivery of employee engagement initiatives and action plans, ensuring measurable impact.
Support the development of leadership capability through coaching and targeted interventions.
Design and Deliver training sessions (e.g. performance management, line manager, leadership) to strengthen people management and leadership capability.
Provide oversight of global payroll processes, ensuring appropriate governance, controls and continuity, and acting as a backup to the HR Operations Lead.
Work closely with the HR Operations Lead to ensure effective delivery of HR processes, policies and compliance.
Maintain oversight of employment law across all regions, ensuring practical and compliant application.
Support global mobility and visa processes where required.
Own the delivery and interpretation of people data, using insight to identify risks and drive action.
Produce regular reports for the CPO and Board, linking people metrics to business performance.
Identify opportunities to improve how the People function supports the business. Drive simplicity, clarity and efficiency in ways of working.
Requirements
CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent experience.
Proven experience operating as a Senior HR Business Partner or HR Lead within a fast-paced, growing business.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link people decisions to business outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, with a strong focus on delivery.
Confident and credible with senior stakeholders; able to challenge and influence effectively.
Strong employee relations experience with sound judgement and pragmatism.
Comfortable working in a lean team and taking a hands-on approach.
Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused, with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
Generous Holiday Entitlement – 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and 3 days paid time off in December for HQ Shutdown!
Free Daily Lunch – Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on us every day on-site.
Private Healthcare – Comprehensive cover for your health and wellbeing.
Life Assurance – Peace of mind with life cover at 3x your annual salary
Family-Friendly Benefits – Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave to support you and your growing family.
Celebrate Your Milestones – We recognise loyalty with outstanding length of service awards – including the chance to receive one of the iconic Bremont timepieces we’re so proud to create.
Career Growth – Access tailored training programmes and clear development pathways to help you thrive.
Exclusive Discounts – Significant permanent employee discounts on Bremont Watches, along with special 'Friends & Family' sales.
Wellbeing Support – From confidential counselling to 24/7 financial and legal advice, we care about your mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Social Culture – From summer parties to seasonal gatherings, we host regular social events that bring everyone together.
Give Back – We're proud to support team members who want to volunteer for good causes, with flexibility for approved time off.