Senior People Partner

Lester Aldridge LLP; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced People Business Partner to influence their people strategy and culture. This role involves working with senior stakeholders, driving positive change, and using data insights to inform decisions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in professional services and a strong understanding of employment law. Join a dynamic team committed to evolving through people.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a People Business Partner in professional services.
• Strong grasp of employment law, people metrics, and organisational dynamics.
• Credible, influential, and confident in stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
• Analytical thinker with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and driving positive change.
• A clear communicator who builds trust and challenges constructively.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice areas to design and deliver tailored people plans.
• Guide leaders on performance, reward, talent, and organisational design.
• Lead on complex employee relations matters with confidence and care.
• Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with specialists across L&D, Talent Attraction, Comms, and Operations.
• Champion initiatives in wellbeing, D&I, and engagement.
• Act as a change agent, helping embed strategic people projects across the firm.

Skills

Experience as a People Business Partner

Knowledge of employment law

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement mindset

Clear communication

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Partner with practice areas to design and deliver tailored people plans
• Guide leaders on performance, reward, talent, and organisational design
• Lead on complex employee relations matters with confidence and care
• Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and drive improvements
• Collaborate with specialists across L&D, Talent Attraction, Comms, and Operations
• Champion initiatives in wellbeing, D&I, and engagement
• Act as a change agent, helping embed strategic people projects across the firm

Why This Role Matters

You’ll be at the heart of our people strategy — influencing decisions, shaping culture, and helping our colleagues thrive. This is a chance to work closely with experienced, senior stakeholders, drive meaningful change, and leave a lasting legacy.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a People Business Partner in professional services
• Strong grasp of employment law, people metrics, and organisational dynamics
• Credible, influential, and confident in stakeholder engagement and relationship building
• Analytical thinker with a solutions-focused mindset
• Passionate about continuous improvement and driving positive change
• A clear communicator who builds trust and challenges constructively

With over 400 colleagues across three offices, we offer the scale to support your ambitions — and the agility to make your voice heard. Join a firm with deep roots, bold vision, and a commitment to evolving through people.

Ready to partner with purpose? Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.