Role: People Partner
Location: Bristol
Hybrid: one day a week - can consider anyone that is happy to commute (additional office in London)
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + options
Hawkwood are currently searching for an experienced People Partner on behalf of our high growth client with their HQ in Bristol. This role is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments and enjoys working closely with leadership to shape and implement effective people strategies. They drive a hybrid model and will only require one day a week in the Bristol office.
As they scale, they are in need of a strategic and hands-on People Partner who can support Directors and Leadership Team in building a strong, engaged workforce. You’ll play a key role in organisational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and employee experience, ensuring that they have the right people and structure in place, to support accelerated growth.
🌟 What will you be doing?🌟
- Strategic People Partnering – Work closely with leadership to align people strategies with business objectives
- Leadership Development – Coach and support managers in developing their teams and driving performance
- Employee Experience – Champion initiatives that enhance engagement, retention, and well-being
- Organisational Design & Change Management – Support structural changes, scaling efforts, and talent planning
- Diversity & Inclusion – Drive initiatives that create an inclusive and equitable workplace
- Data-Driven Decision-Making – Use insights and analytics to inform people strategies
- Collaboration – Work alongside Talent, Learning & Development, and HR specialists to ensure a seamless employee experience
What We’re Looking For:
⚪ Proven experience as a People Partner in a fast-paced environment (tech, engineering, manufacturing, or similar)
⚪ Strong stakeholder management skills – able to influence and advise at all levels
⚪ Experience leading people-focused change initiatives in growing organisations
⚪ A mix of strategic thinking and hands-on execution – comfortable working in a dynamic and sometimes ambiguous setting
⚪ Commercial awareness and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance business needs with a people-first approach
We recognise how challenging this current job market is for candidates, and Hawkwood are therefore striving to provide the best candidate experience we can.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we kindly request that you apply via this LinkedIn advert, as opposed to sending us an email or LinkedIn direct message. We are eager to ensure that each candidate application is considered fairly, and receives a consistent experience.
Unfortunately, we cannot ensure this standard if you enquire about a role via email or LinkedIn message, as it falls outside of our established process.
