Hr Business Partner

Job Title: HR Business Partner
Shape People. Drive Change. Build Capability.
Our client is an ambitious and fast growing, Not for Profit, Housing organisation undergoing an exciting period of organisational transformation. They are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to work alongside the General Manager, providing expert support across recruitment, HR operations, organisational development and workforce capability.
This is a hands-on, standalone HR role, ideal for someone who enjoys building effective people practices, leading recruitment campaigns, providing effective L&D support; and supporting managers through change.
The Role
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead the organisation's HR function, managing the full employee lifecycle while helping to embed a high-performance culture. You will play a key role in attracting talent, developing managers, supporting organisational change and ensuring HR policies and processes are compliant, practical and people-focused.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end recruitment: including creating effective job descriptions, advertising, candidate sourcing, interviewing and onboarding.
* Partner with managers to provide practical HR advice on employee relations, performance management, absence, wellbeing and capability.
* Support organisational change, restructuring and transformation initiatives.
* Develop and deliver workforce planning, succession planning and talent acquisition strategies.
* Design and coordinate learning and development programmes aligned to organisational objectives.
* Review and improve HR policies, procedures and employment documentation.
* Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
* Maintain accurate HR records, reporting and workforce metrics.
* Support employee engagement initiatives and help develop a positive organisational culture.
* Work closely with senior leaders to build management capability and improve organisational performance.
About You
You will bring:
* Proven experience in a standalone HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role.
* Extensive experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple vacancies.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
* Experience supporting organisational change, transformation or service improvement programmes.
* Experience developing and delivering training and learning initiatives.
* Excellent stakeholder management and coaching skills.
* The confidence to work independently while influencing senior managers.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ideally you'll also have:
* CIPD Level 5 qualification (Level 7 desirable).
* Experience within supported housing, housing, health, social care or another regulated sector.
* Experience implementing or improving HR systems and processes.
What's on Offer
* A genuine opportunity to influence organisational culture and growth.
* A varied standalone HR role with strategic and operational responsibilities.
* Close partnership with the senior leadership team.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* The opportunity to make a lasting difference within a values-driven organisation.
If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys recruitment, developing people and supporting organisational transformation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today