HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Greater Manchester (Hybrid with travel across the North-West)

Full-time | Permanent

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Summary

Tide Partnership is proud to be working with a values-led residential children’s care 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 residential 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 care 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 North-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 care, healthcare, education or another regulated sector
• 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

• Background in residential children’s services
• 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