Senior People Business Partner, Brompton

Salary not provided

+ Profit share bonus

Senior and Expert level

London

Optional 9 Day Fortnight

3+ days a week in office (Greenford, London)

Folding bike manufacturer

Open for applications

Folding bike manufacturer

501-1000 employees

B2CRetailManufacturingMobilityFitness

Open for applications

Salary not provided

+ Profit share bonus

Senior and Expert level

London

Optional 9 Day Fortnight

3+ days a week in office (Greenford, London)

501-1000 employees

B2CRetailManufacturingMobilityFitness

Company mission

To change the way people live and move in cities.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Strategic partnership – proven expertise in building trusted relationships with senior leaders and influencing decision-making through insight, challenge and collaboration
Courage & credibility – able to constructively challenge stakeholders, hold leaders accountable, and influence outcomes at pace
Employee relations – strong ER capability with a track record of navigating complex and sensitive employee relations matters, balancing commercial and people risks with fairness and compliance
Change leadership – experienced in and with demonstrable success in driving cultural and organisational development, and workforce change
Commercial acumen – globally minded with experience in multi-location or international environments
Emotional intelligence – able to identify underlying issues, resolve conflict, and foster collaboration across silos
Resilience & resourcefulness – maintains personal effectiveness under pressure while balancing multiple priorities
Inclusive mindset – role-models professional HR practice, coaches managers, and mentors peers to strengthen capability
You’re passionate about people and organisational development
You bring strategic insight and a hands-on approach to your work
You’re confident navigating complexity and driving change
You’re a trusted advisor to senior leaders and a champion for inclusive practices
You’re collaborative, curious, and thrive in a purpose-led organisation

What the job involves

Reports to: Head of People Operations
At Brompton, we’re building more than bikes - we’re building a better future. And we know that future depends on our people. We’re looking for a strategic and influential Senior People Business Partner to join our People Operations Team at Brompton
This role partners closely with senior leaders across Brompton to shape and deliver people strategies that drive performance, growth, and cultural transformation
The Senior People Business Partner is a trusted advisor to managers and Directors, shaping and driving people strategies that enable performance, growth, and cultural transformation
Acting as a collaborative partner, the role enriches people practices, develops leadership capability, and brings insight into the workforce and business operations
The Senior PBP also supports and mentors the People Business Partner team, strengthening overall People function capability and impact
As an SPBP, you will be a senior collaborative partner- within the People team, and the wider business
You will be equipped with a commercial HR toolkit which will enable you to align business operations with a people plan and be responsible for projects within a Senior People Business Partner role
Partner with functional managers and leaders to shape and deliver people strategies that enable organisational agility, cultural transformation, and high performance
Interpret workforce data and key people metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, demographics, performance) to provide evidence-based insight, challenge assumptions, and influence decision-making
Lead and support complex change initiatives (e.g., restructures, cultural transformation, collaboration across silos), equipping senior leaders with the tools, confidence, and insight to manage change effectively
Own employee relations within your business areas, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant handling of all ER matters
Provide expert advice on complex and sensitive cases, while setting standards and guiding PBP and line managers on day-to-day casework
Ensure ER practices mitigate risk, reflect best practice, and align with organisational culture and values
Work in collaboration with People Experience Team to Partner with leaders to identify and support high-potential individuals through tailored development opportunities within supported divisions, ensuring alignment with global people processes and strategic business needs
Collaborate with Talent and L&D partners to ensure leaders have the tools and skills to leadership and grow their teams
Contribute to organisational design projects, ensuring structures are optimised for efficiency, agility, and future business needs. Support leaders in building resilient, collaborative, and high-performing teams
Champion initiatives that strengthen organisational culture, leadership behaviours, and inclusive practices across divisions
Act as a cultural ambassador, embedding values in all people initiatives
Identify opportunities to enhance People processes, tools, and practices, sharing best practice across the team and proactively driving improvements that support strategic outcomes
This role is about strategic impact and leadership. Success will mean:
Senior leaders are supported with insight, challenge, and confidence in people matters
People strategies are aligned with business goals and delivered with measurable impact
Complex ER matters are handled with professionalism, fairness, and consistency
Organisational structures and teams are optimised for agility and performance
Culture and inclusion initiatives are embedded and recognised across divisions
The People Operations team is strengthened through mentoring, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Salary benchmarks

Our take

The Brompton bike was conceived as a product to help improve city living. The bike can be folded to a third of its size in a matter of seconds and is small enough to be taken on all forms of public transport. It has established itself as the ideal choice for all those who are living or interacting with cities.

Brompton offer a test ride service that allows customer to trial use of the bicycle before purchase. By allowing hire costs to be redeemed against the cost of the bicycle, this provides an attractive option for customers who may be unsure about the price point or the bike's functionality.

Brompton has faced a steep profit decline of over 99% in 2024, largely due to post-pandemic market overstock and reduced sales. While the company has paused a headquarters move and cancelled dividends, it is focusing on recovery through commute-friendly models like the upcoming G-line. With strong prospects in biking-conscious cities, Brompton remains confident it can regain momentum as the market stabilises.