People Partner – Hybrid with Travel

About the role

The People Partner will work closely with senior leaders to deliver strategic workforce interventions that support organisational objectives. This hybrid position combines office‑based work in Colchester, remote days, and regular travel to North London to provide hands‑on HR support across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate organisational change by advising managers on service redesign and business effectiveness.
• Provide timely HR advice on employment relations and manage complex employee‑relation cases.
• Lead a team of HR staff, overseeing recruitment, appraisal, and performance management processes.
• Support business tenders and service transfers with workforce planning and HR input.
• Advise on employment terms, manage employee‑life‑cycle documentation, and maintain HR information systems.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and training programmes for managers.
• Maintain links with payroll and pensions providers and manage delegated budgets.

Required profile

• Relevant degree or postgraduate diploma in HR Management.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Extensive HR generalist experience, including complex employee‑relation matters.
• Proven ability to write and implement HR policies and guidance notes.
• Strong knowledge of current employment law and legislation.
• Experience of change‑management techniques and partnership working.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with HR Information systems.