Senior Human Resources Business Partner - R&D Technology
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Senior HR Business Partner – Tech & Corporate
Oxfordshire, Milton Park UK | Hybrid Working
Be part of something powerful. Build a legacy with Agratas.
Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for people, innovation, and building high-impact partnerships? Join us as a Senior HR Business Partner – Tech and Corporate, where you’ll work at the heart of a forward-thinking organisation shaping the future of technology and R&D.
This is more than just an HR role. It’s a leadership opportunity to partner with senior execs, drive talent strategies, and deliver business growth across our Technology and Corporate UK functions.
At Agratas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, we're not just building batteries—we’re powering the future of mobility and energy. As a scale-up with a start-up spirit and the backing of a global enterprise, we’re on a mission to design and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, and sustainable batteries that will drive a cleaner, greener world.
Our people-first culture, The Agratas Way, was created by our people, for our people. It’s more than values on a wall—it’s how we work, grow, and lead together.
We’re now hiring a strategic and people-centric HR Business Partner to join our journey and partner with our Technology and corporate leaders to shape the people agenda in one of the most exciting industrial ventures in the UK.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Act as a trusted partner to Tech & Corporate leaders, aligning HR strategy with business goals.
• Lead organisational design, change management, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Champion employee engagement, culture development, and inclusion across UK teams.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and identify future leaders.
• Manage and optimise HR systems, metrics, and compliance, ensuring GDPR and SOX alignment.
• Lead, coach, and develop a direct report (HR Business Partner), contributing to the growth of our HR capability.
What You Bring
• A proven track record as an HR Business Partner in complex, tech or R&D-driven environments.
• Deep expertise in talent, performance, and leadership development.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills at senior leadership level.
• Passion for creating inclusive, people-centric cultures and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience navigating compliance, legal and ethical HR issues in regulated or tech sectors.
• A degree in HR/Organisation Development or equivalent experience. CIPD membership desirable.
What You’ll Get in Return
We’re a new business with bold ambitions—so we’re building a reward and benefits package that grows with us:
• Competitive salary & bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Flexible cash allowance
• Total wellbeing support through our partner Yulife
• Opportunities to shape, lead, and grow in a high-impact, high-growth environment
Join Us. Charge the Future.
This is more than just an HR role—it’s a chance to help build a company, a culture, and a greener planet. If you're ready to make an impact where it truly matters, we want to hear from you.
Apply now via LinkedIn or get in touch to learn more.
Agratas is a place to be authentically you.
At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.
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Offer ID: #1238024,
Published: 6 days ago,
Company registered: 2 months ago
