People Business Partner (12 month maternity cover)

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced People Business Partner to join our People Business Partnering team on a 12-month maternity cover contract basis. Likely start early to mid-August 2026 Our People Business Partners play a crucial role in supporting both the business and its people. With an eye toward enabling their stakeholder groups to achieve their objectives, their primary focus is on assisting line managers and front-line colleagues by making sure they have the guidance and resources to succeed. In addition to providing this direct support, they also lead business area-specific HR initiatives, such as overseeing workforce planning exercises and execution of changes programs. Our People Business Partners are dedicated to serving as trusted advisors, helping to execute plans and activate talent frameworks/initiatives tailored to the unique needs of the business areas they support. You will be expected to work in a hands-on way to drive and deliver key people initiatives into the business in support of the strategic people plan, and acting in close collaboration and partnership with people colleagues from our 4 Pillars - Transformation, Culture, Professional Learning & OD, and People and Policy Relations. The People Business Partner will focus on the following key areas: Org Effectiveness & Change Management Talent & Workforce Planning Performance Management, Development & Rewards Employee Engagement Capability Management Key Accountabilities Acting as a Trusted Advisor to build and maintain strong relationships with Managers and their teams and gain in depth knowledge of the division, key employees and business processes. Build strong relationships with colleagues and business leaders by in-depth and active listening to understand objectives and challenges, problem-solve and agree plans for an effective way forward. Partner closely with colleagues in the POE (Shared Service) team and across the 4 Pillar teams to support the delivery of the Global People Strategy and Plan to the highest standard across own area of the business. Work with the Strategic People Partner Lead to provide support for ad-hoc People Team projects as required bringing a solution focused mind-set to bear on any initiative. Bring a strong commercial and customer focus to all People related initiatives. In order to be successful in this role you will have: A proven track record of true HR Business Partnering experience and of supporting colleagues across the full colleague lifecycle, ideally within a global environment, including strong performance management, talent acquisition, change management experience and skills. Strong Talent Planning skills and a deep knowledge of the talent process across the colleague life cycle Experience of successfully executing reorganizations Experience of and a commitment to driving commercial and customer focused People initiatives. Strong Project management experience and experience with using relevant Project Management tools and processes. Strong Data Analysis skills and data-led storytelling ability Knowledge of employment legislation Experience of working with Trade Unions would be useful (UK) Evidence of working cross-functionally and effectively influencing stakeholders Ability to effectively listen and coach at all levels with an empathetic and inclusive mindset A willingness to roll up your sleeves and do the day-to-day as well as the strategic elements of a BP role A familiarity and comfort with working with ambiguity and "in the grey" Strong HRBP background plus experience in one Centre of Excellence (could be TA, L&D, ER, DEI, etc) Location: The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in Milton Park, Oxfordshire, to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location 3 days per week. Closing Date: Applications will close on Friday 10th July 2026 but please note that applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we will be interviewing alongside advertising, so we encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. Interviews will take place between 14th and 16th July. * Please note that you must have the right to work and live in the UK * What we offer in return: A competitive salary + bonus An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic working culture 25 days annual leave 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year 4 volunteering days annually Day off for your birthday Company funded single cover private medical insurance Employee assistance programme - offering 24/7 well-being support Share Match - Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares. Pension scheme Life assurance, plus optical and medical care Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis If you're excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing ski

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