HR Business Partner

Job Details Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire (Regular travel required with car allowance) Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term. Working type: Hybrid About Comex 2000 For over 20 years, Comex 2000 has played a key role in delivering critical telecommunications infrastructure across the UK. Operating in a fast-paced and evolving industry, the business continues to grow through a commitment to innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement, supporting some of the UK's largest telecommunications networks.

We believe that great results come from empowered teams, strong leadership and a culture built on collaboration, innovation and constant development. As our business continues to grow, we remain focused on investing in our people, embracing new ways of working, and creating opportunities for everyone to succeed. Join us and be part of a team that values ambition, openness and mutual support, where people are encouraged to develop, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Mission of the role: As a trusted partner to our executive and business leaders, you will actively architect team capability, accelerate performance and scale a high velocity culture. You will be the critical link that translates strategy into everyday operational success, rapid growth and people empowerment. What You'll Be Doing Act as a strategic business partner to senior leaders, providing expert people advice and insights that support business objectives, organizational effectiveness and operational performance.

Partner with leadership teams to develop and implement people strategies that align with business priorities, drive performance and support sustainable growth. Support workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning initiatives to ensure the organization has the capability, skills and leadership pipeline required for future success.

Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on performance management, employee development, team effectiveness and leadership capability. Act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, grievance resolution and organizational risk management. Support organizational design and change management, ensuring effective implementation, stakeholder engagement and successful adoption of business transformation initiatives.

Leverage people analytics, workforce data and commercial insights to identify trends, influence decision-making and enhance organizational performance. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to optimize HR processes, improve employee experience and increase organizational efficiency. Partner with leaders to identify and develop high-potential talent, supporting career development, leadership capability, and succession plans for critical roles.

Provide insights and reporting on workforce metrics and financial performance to inform planning, resource allocation and company design decisions. Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies and governance requirements while proactively managing people-related risk. Champion the adoption of AI and digital solutions that enhance employee experience, improve decision-making and support more effective ways of working.

Requirements

Proven experience as an HR Business Partner within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment. A trusted partner to leaders, with the ability to build credible relationships, coach and influence stakeholders to drive business performance. Demonstrated experience across employee relations, performance management, talent development, organizational development and change management.

Commercially minded, with strong business acumen. Confident using people data, workforce metrics and insights to identify trends, inform decisions and drive proactive action. Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices and governance frameworks. Experience using HRIS platforms and people analytics tools; Experience with IRIS Cascade and Power BI would be advantageous.

An interest in utilizing AI and digital modern technologies to enhance employee experience, improve efficiency and support data driven decision-making. Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a changing environment and manage competing priorities. High emotional intelligence and a proactive approach, with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering meaningful business impact.

Chartered Member of CIPD is a must. Fluent English. Why Join Comex 2000? This is a genuine opportunity to shape and influence a newly expanded operational area within a growing telecoms business. You'll join during a period of significant change, working directly with senior operational leaders to build capability, improve performance and help drive business success.

If you're a hands-on HRBP who enjoys being close to the operation and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.