HR Business Partner - Group Functions
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | W2 6BD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Capita plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10117995-42284 |
Summary
We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our Group Functions HR team. This is a super opportunity to collaborate with a knowledgeable and supportive team, gaining broad exposure across the full Business Partner remit.
As an HR Business Partner, you'll work proactively with business leaders to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused people solutions. You'll help bring the People agenda to life and support the delivery of business strategy by fostering a culture of positive people management-ensuring we attract, develop, and retain engaged and talented individuals.
Location: UK home-based
At Capita, we live by our values: Customer First, Always; Fearless Innovation; ✅ Achieve Together; Everyone is Valued.
These guide how we work, collaborate, and deliver exceptional results.
What We're Looking For
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a fast-paced, multi-site commercial environment
• Strong track record in delivering across the full people agenda, including change and transformation including consultations and TUPE
• Experience working within a matrix organisation alongside central functions and delivery partners
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders to support strategic goals
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic people plans aligned to business performance
• Strong influencing skills and a pragmatic, commercial approach to problem-solving
• High levels of resilience and adaptability in the face of ambiguity and competing priorities
• Analytical capability to interpret data and use insights to inform decisions and drive outcomes
What You'll Be Doing
• Partner with business leaders as a trusted advisor, coach, and mentor on people-related matters
• Apply commercial insight and financial acumen to identify challenges and deliver people-focused solutions
• Collaborate with specialist teams and internal/external partners to deliver divisional people priorities
• Support the achievement of business growth and profit targets through effective people interventions
• Drive improvements in key people metrics (e.g. retention, engagement) using data and insights
• Work closely with Performance & Development, Reward, Resourcing, and HR Systems teams to implement group-wide initiatives
• Lead workforce planning to ensure the right people are in the right roles, addressing diversity, capability development, and succession planning
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters, managing escalated cases and representing the company in Employment Tribunals when required
• Act as HR lead on key projects including transformation, union relations, and M&A activity
• Manage engagement, sustainability, and performance initiatives using global frameworks and tools
Join Capita - Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK's most recognized organizations transform and thrive. We use cutting-edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors-government, healthcare, education, and finance-offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion.
We're committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you. Check out our website www.capita.com
What's in it for you?
• UK home based
• Competitive salary
• 23 days' holiday, rising to 27 (pro rata) - plus the option to buy more after qualifying period
• â¤ï¸ Paid volunteering day with a charity of your choice
• Generous family leave policies - including 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• â™€ï¸ Cycle2Work scheme, pension, life assurance, and more
What we hope you'll do next:
Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our strategic goals, we are focused on accelerating gender and ethnic representation in leadership roles. We warmly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds.
We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com and we'll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
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