People Partner - 6 month FTC

Derby Temporary £40,000 - £45,000 per year View 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.
  • Shape and build the HR function during a period of growth and transformation.
  • Lead on implementing a new HR system.

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.



The Successful Applicant

  • 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.



What's on 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 interview



Start date: Early January 2026

Contact
Naima Hussain
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6902422
Phone number
+44 121 230 9366

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Business Partner
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Derby
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Naima Hussain
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9366
Job reference
JN-122025-6902422