Job Description

Description

We are looking for a dynamic

Senior HR Business Partner

on a

14 Month Maternity Cover

to lead our HR strategy, strengthen our culture, and ensure we attract and retain the very best engineering and entrepreneurial talent across Aston Martin Performance Technologies (AMPT)

As our

Senior HR Business Partner

you'll be a strategic partner to the leadership team, driving initiatives that align our people strategy with business growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, innovative start-up within a global group and play a pivotal role in shaping our people agenda as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and deliver HR strategies that support AMPT's growth plans and align with AMR Group's HR vision. Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, guiding on workforce planning, talent management, and organisational design. Champion a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace culture.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Design and execute hiring strategies to secure top engineering and entrepreneurial talent. Lead employer branding initiatives to establish AMPT as an employer of choice. Partner with leadership to create agile workforce plans supporting rapid growth.

Employee Engagement & Relations

Coach and mentor managers, empowering them to lead effectively. Manage employee relations with integrity, ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Drive engagement initiatives that bring our values to life and enhance retention.

Performance, Development & Succession

Champion performance review processes and career development frameworks. Lead succession planning and early careers programmes to build robust talent pipelines. Implement learning and development opportunities to strengthen skills and leadership.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Proven experience in a senior HR leadership/Business Partner role, ideally within a start-up or high-growth company. Strong track record of developing and delivering people strategies with measurable impact. Expertise in UK employment law, HR best practices, and compliance. Experience in workforce planning, recruitment, and talent development. Data-driven mindset, with a focus on optimisation and continuous improvement. Excellent stakeholder management, coaching, and influencing skills. Resilience, adaptability, and a passion for building collaborative, innovative teams. A degree in HR or related field is preferred, a Master's in HR Management is desirable.

Job Benefits

Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.

As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.

You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro cafe, and restaurant.

About Aston Martin F1

Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.


We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.


Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.