People Business Partner

MPB; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global platform for used equipment is seeking a People Business Partner in Brighton. This position emphasizes developing people strategies, aligning practices with business goals, and improving employee experience. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in employee relations, HR process optimization, and the ability to manage change effectively. The role offers a competitive benefits package and the chance to shape a diverse and inclusive culture.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

1 wellbeing day off per year

5% employer contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Buzzing social calendar

Dog friendly workplace

Access to learning courses

2 volunteer days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in UK employment law compliance.
• Skilled at balancing strategic work with operational delivery.
• Experience in international or matrixed organisations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with UK leaders to develop people strategies.
• Advise on employee relations and performance.
• Manage complex employee relations cases.
• Lead organisational change initiatives.
• Champion process improvement in people operations.

Skills

Employee relations

HR process optimisation

Data analytics

Strong communication

Change management

Education

Professional HR qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

🚀 People Business Partner🚀
📍 Location: Brighton (2 days a week in office)
💖 Department: People
📅 Position type: Permanent, full-time

The role

We’re looking for a strategically-minded and dynamic People Business Partner to join our People team in Brighton. As part of MPB’s global People function, you’ll collaborate closely with leaders across the UK business, helping shape and implement people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and an exceptional employee experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced People professional with deep expertise in all aspects of the people experience including employee relations, engagement, talent, performance. You’ll be key to aligning people practices with business goals and leading key transformation and optimisation projects – both locally and globally.

What you will be doing

• Partner with UK leaders to develop and deliver people strategies that support business objectives and foster MPB’s culture.

• Advise and support managers on people-related matters including employee relations, performance, talent, and L&D.

• Manage complex employee relations cases, including investigations, workplace disputes and resolution.

• Lead and support organisational change and transformation initiatives across teams and functions.

• Champion process improvement in our people operations to ensure we’re scalable, efficient, and impactful.

• Drive local and global projects focused on employee experience, engagement, inclusion, and operational effectiveness.

• Support and coach people managers to develop capability and career progression within their teams. This can include delivering training sessions both in person and virtually.

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and ensure global programs are aligned.

• Use people data and insights to inform decisions, evaluate impact, and continuously improve.

About you

You’re an experienced People Business Partner who brings a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. You know how to build trusted relationships, influence at all levels, and navigate change with empathy and agility.

Here’s what you’ll need to thrive:

• Strong employee relations experience and UK employment law compliance.

• Strong expertise in HR process optimisation, HRIS systems, and data analytics.

• Comfortable using data and HR systems to inform and improve.

• Skilled at balancing strategic work with operational delivery in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working in international or matrixed organisations.

• A professional HR qualification or equivalent experience.

What we’re looking for

• A global mindset with a collaborative and curious approach.

• A confident communicator who builds strong relationships with stakeholders.

• Analytical and solutions-focused – always looking for ways to improve and innovate.

• Comfortable leading change and influencing outcomes.

• Committed to driving inclusion and supporting a great people experience.

Our Values; applied

• Better, Connected: We work collaboratively and embrace diversity

• Empowering and Empowered: We celebrate ownership and initiative

• Insight-driven: We act based upon data and reflection

• Agents of Change: We innovate and promote sustainability

• Focussed on Excellence: We aim high, and work smart

• Passionately Ambitious: We encourage creativity and strive to improve through innovation

About MPB

We are MPB, the largest global platform for used photography and videography equipment. Our platform transforms the way that people buy, sell and trade in photo and video kit. MPB is a destination for everyone, whether you’ve just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you’re already a pro.

We recognise the benefit of inclusive practices to better build a diverse community here at MPB. Our commitment to ensuring inclusion fuels and connects us as one with the diverse community of visual storytellers that we serve.

MPB customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of family makeup, race, sexuality, religion, gender identity, disability or age. At MPB, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact and grow.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• 1 wellbeing day off per year

• 5% employer contributory pension scheme

• Private healthcare

• Access to EAP with a range of employee discounts

• Buzzing social calendar

• Dog friendly workplace

• Bespoke Learning Management System - the MPB Learning Lab with access to thousands of free courses to upskill in any areas you'd like; whether personally or professionally

• 2 volunteer days per year for charity which aligns with MPB values, and of your choosing