People Business Partner, Commercial

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Job Title: People Business Partner, Commercial

Location: United Kingdom or USA (Homebased)

About the role

We are looking for a People Business Partner to join BSI’s People team.

This role acts as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, helping shape and deliver people strategies that support business priorities, organisational effectiveness, and long-term capability growth. Working closely with leaders and the wider People function, you will provide guidance across workforce planning, organisation design, talent and succession, leadership capability, and change management.

The People Business Partner plays a key role in translating business strategy into practical people plans, using insight and data to drive performance, engagement, and sustainable growth. You will also act as a key connector across People Operations, Centres of Excellence, and Employee Relations to ensure joined-up and high-quality people support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys operating strategically while remaining close to the business and its people priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver People Plans aligned to business strategy and global People priorities.

• Partner with senior stakeholders to understand current and future organisational and workforce needs.

• Support workforce planning, strategic resourcing, organisational design, and capability development initiatives.

• Use people and business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, shaping evidence-based solutions and interventions.

• Support talent management and succession planning activities to strengthen leadership pipelines and organisational capability.

• Lead and support annual people processes including performance reviews, calibration, pay review, and bonus cycles.

• Partner with leaders to support organisational change initiatives, engagement strategies, and leadership effectiveness.

• Coach and challenge leaders to drive high-performing teams and positive employee experiences.

• Work collaboratively across People Operations, Employee Relations, and Centres of Excellence to deliver integrated People solutions.

• Provide guidance and support on complex people matters, ensuring alignment with policy, governance, and best practice.

• Support the implementation of strategic people initiatives that reinforce organisational culture and values.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Broad HR experience across areas including talent management, organisation design, workforce planning, leadership development, and change management.

• Experience using people and organisational data to support decision-making and drive business outcomes.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience operating within complex, matrixed organisations.

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how people strategy supports business performance.

• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.

• Highly consultative approach with the ability to challenge constructively and influence at senior levels.

• Solutions-focused mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in changing environments.

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Highly desirable

• Experience advising or partnering with senior leadership teams.

• Experience supporting transformation, organisational change, or evolving operating models.

• Exposure to global or multinational organisations.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, and ongoing training and development.

Do you believe the world deserves excellence?

We are proud to be the business improvement company helping organisations become more sustainable and resilient — inspiring trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in.

Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner to 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services — including innovative software solutions and cybersecurity expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT, and beyond. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust: the Kitemark.

Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance, and regulatory services, we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.

If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team — apply now and become part of the BSI family!

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BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organization — all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.

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About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.