People Business Partner (Hiring Immediately)

Company Description

About FRP

FRP is a leading national business advisory firm based in the UK. With over 900 team members, including more than 100 partners, we specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services, Financial Advisory, Restructuring Advisory and Real Estate Advisory . Operating from 35 offices across the UK, Isle of Man and Cyprus, we are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex and difficult situations to create, preserve, and recover value.

Our approach is known for being honest, clear, and considered. We provide strategic solutions that cater to a broad range of businesses, from multinational organisations to small enterprises. Our commitment is to deliver expert advice and support, ensuring our clients can make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Job Description

Role overview

The People Business Partner will play a key role in supporting the ongoing development of the People strategy at FRP. Working closely with the other People Business Partners and People Development team, this individual will assist in delivering strategic projects and providing operational support to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support in coaching managers and employees through business change and employee relations matters.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders to ensure the People Business Partnering function drives impact and efficiency.
• Support managers in navigating performance challenges and culture-building initiatives.
• Utilise and share data driven information with business leaders to understand people priorities and support with strategic planning.
• Ensure the successful completion of FRP’s annual processes including pay review, performance reviews and talent reviews.
• Leading the succession planning process, tracking and reporting on progress and changes.
• Delivering culture survey feedback and driving outcomes.
• Support the Talent Acquisition team in understanding vacancy trends, identifying roadblocks, and assisting with succession planning.
• Collaborate with, and advocate for, the People Development team, using feedback from the business to identify people development needs.
• Support with TUPE projects, ensuring a positive employee experience.
• Drive key people projects related to employee experience and organisational development.
• Advise and guide managers on people-related policies, ensuring consistency in employee practices.
• Represent the People function in leadership meetings, proactively shaping People strategies that support business growth.
• Ensure smooth collaboration with the People Operations team in rolling out Compensation & Benefits initiatives and process improvements.
• Provide regular feedback to People Ops, People Development and Talent Acquisition about issues raised or upcoming changes which may affect other processes.
• Contribute to enhancing employee engagement and supporting inclusion strategies across the business.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative requirements and best practices to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• CIPD or equivalent qualification (desirable)
• Proven experience in a multi-site people business partnering role
• Strong and current knowledge of employment legislation
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to analyse data and measure impact
• Ability to work at speed and be responsive in a fast-moving environment
• Strong project management and organisational skills

Additional Information

Our Values

• Straightforward : We provide clear, no-nonsense advice
• Confident : Our guidance is backed by expertise and evidence
• Pragmatic : We focus on practical solutions and tangible outcomes
• Real : We are professional yet approachable, understanding the challenges our clients face

Our Commitment to You and the Environment

At FRP Advisory Group, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on the natural environment.

We are always striving to improve in all areas - whether it’s our people, our clients, our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture for our people. We maintain an Equal Opportunities Policy, ensuring that recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on the skills and experience required for our professional services - regardless of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.

Our learning and development programmes enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers. We aim to empower our team members to each achieve their potential.

We are committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We are emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.