HR Business Partner

Vitalograph Inc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical devices company in Buckingham, UK, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner. This role requires collaboration with senior leaders, managing HR functions, and driving global HR initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, 4+ years of HR experience, and a degree in HR or related discipline. The company offers generous time off, financial security, and comprehensive healthcare benefits. Join us and make a difference in respiratory healthcare!

Benefits

Generous Time Off

Excellent company-contributed pension

Comprehensive Healthcare

Ongoing learning support

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Experience managing redundancy and relevant HR projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a partner to people managers providing HR guidance.
• Develop and implement Global HR strategies.
• Conduct employee evaluations and performance reviews.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

HR best practices knowledge

Talent management

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

3rd level degree in HR or related discipline

CIPD qualification and membership

4+ years HR experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Location: Buckingham, United Kingdom (Updated: February 4, 2026)

HR Business Partner

We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our dynamic team and drive forward our people agenda. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with senior leaders to deliver proactive, solutions‑oriented support across the full spectrum of HR, ensuring alignment with our business goals and fostering a high‑performance culture.

What you can look forward to

• Generous Time Off – 23 days of annual leave to recharge and unwind
• Financial Security – Excellent company‑contributed pension & 4x salary death‑in‑service benefit
• Comprehensive Healthcare – Company contributed private medical insurance
• Ongoing learning support
• Supporting in the creation & rolling out of Global HR Initiatives

About Us

For over 60 years, Vitalograph has been at the forefront of respiratory diagnostics, developing cutting‑edge medical devices and software used worldwide. With operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the USA, we’re committed to making a real difference in healthcare and clinical research.

Responsibilities as a HR Business Partner

• Serve as a people and culture partner to people managers in the UK, providing guidance and support in all areas of human resources management.
• Develop and implement Global HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business objectives.
• Work closely with the People Learning & Development Specialist to foster a culture of growth and development.
• Collaborate with management to identify talent needs and develop effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Partner with the global TA team when required to support recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
• Conduct employee evaluations and performance reviews, providing feedback and coaching to drive employee development.
• Partner with people managers to address employee relations issues and ensure a positive work environment.
• Assist in the development and execution of strategic workforce planning initiatives.
• Work closely with the Facilities Manager to support coordination of site requirements, including monitoring facility standards, ensuring office opening/closing availability, issuing security passes, and supporting visitors to the UK office.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Support and enable the diversity, equity and inclusion agenda of Vitalograph in the UK.
• Manage ER matters: grievance, disciplinary and dignity at work matters and conduct workplace investigations where required.
• Implement organisational changes including promotions and role reporting lines.
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure accuracy of time and attendance records and implementation of salary/benefit changes.
• Maintain health and wellbeing plans for Vitalograph in the UK.
• Participate in UK Employee Resource Groups, supporting event planning, fundraisers and biannual UK team social events.
• Ensure all HR administrative records are updated and maintained.
• Weekly and monthly HR reporting; analyse HR data metrics to generate business insights.
• Continuously update HRIS system and analyse data to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide detailed, insightful updates to colleagues and business partners.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Experience with talent management: performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Experience managing redundancy and/or other relevant HR projects.
• Outstanding administrative and time‑management skills.
• Proactive, with a sense of urgency.
• Self‑aware and able to learn quickly; desire for continuous improvement.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to act independently to resolve ambiguous situations.
• Professional and commercial approach to HR.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching/mentoring skills.
• Discretionary judgement and confidentiality in all HR related matters.

Educational Requirements

• 3rd level degree (or above) in HR or related discipline.
• Desirable: CIPD qualification and membership.
• 4+ years HR experience at Business Partner/Generalist level within a multinational or large‑scale corporate environment, preferably in medical devices/healthcare.
• Strong IT skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Join us and be part of a company that’s making a difference in respiratory healthcare!