HR Business Partner

Tide Recruitment; Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Glastonbury, Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

HR Business Partner - Education

South-West England Based (Hybrid with travel across the South West of England)

Full-time | Permanent

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Summary

Tide Partnership is proud to be working with a values-led children’s care and education provider, looking to expand their People team with an experienced HR Business Partner.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where safeguarding, compliance, and leadership development are at the heart of their work. You’ll be part of a people-first culture where HR is trusted to lead, influence, and shape the future.

The Role

Aligned to the Regional Managing Director, you’ll be the key strategic HR lead across a group of education services.

With multiple acquisitions and differing service cultures across the patch, we’re looking for someone adaptable – a true chameleon – who can flex their style, build strong relationships, and provide tailored support to leaders at all levels.

You’ll be confident working in regulated environments, with a strong grip on employment law, safeguarding, and risk management. You'll also be someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves – designing and facilitating leadership sessions, coaching new managers, and helping embed a consistent, positive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Regional MD and operational leaders to drive cultural alignment and people strategy
• Build leadership capability by coaching and supporting newly appointed and developing managers
• Design, facilitate and roll out leadership development programmes when required
• Provide expert advice on safeguarding-related HR issues and safer recruitment practices
• Manage complex employee relations and long-term absence cases
• Support risk and compliance by contributing to audits, inspections, and risk registers
• Present people insights to senior stakeholders in a confident, narrative-led way
• Deliver tailored HR support across a diverse, multi-site organisation

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• High-trust, values-led working culture
• Close partnership with regional leadership
• Career development opportunities and L&D ownership
• Generous annual leave

Travel Requirements

This is a regional role. You’ll need to travel regularly across the South-West, so a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior Advisor role within Education
• Strong knowledge of employment law and safeguarding responsibilities
• Experienced facilitator with a track record of delivering leadership or management development initiatives
• Comfortable navigating complex ER issues and organisational risk
• Adaptable communicator able to work across multiple service cultures

Desirable Criteria

• CIPD Level 5 or above
• Experience of HR in organisations with acquisition, merger, or cultural integration challenges
• Familiarity with risk registers and regulatory inspections
• Strong analytical skills with experience using people data to shape decisions

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