People Partner – HR Business Advisor

About the role

We are seeking an experienced People Partner to join an established healthcare and community services organisation. In this senior HR advisory role you will work closely with senior leaders to shape workforce initiatives, drive organisational change and foster an inclusive, high‑performing culture.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance cases.
• Lead and support organisational change programmes, restructures, workforce redesign and TUPE projects.
• Coach and influence senior managers to build leadership and people‑management capability.
• Use workforce data and insights to identify trends and support evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Develop and embed people‑focused initiatives that improve organisational performance.
• Build effective relationships with trade unions and support consultation and negotiation processes.
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and workforce strategies.

Required profile

• Significant experience in an HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, HR Manager or People Partner role.
• Extensive experience managing complex employee relations casework.
• Strong background in organisational change, transformation, consultation and TUPE activity.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels.
• Degree, CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience within healthcare, social care, the NHS, charity, housing or wider public‑sector environments is highly advantageous.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Expertise in organisational change, restructuring and TUPE processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation abilities.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000‑£60,000 per year.
• Hybrid working model.