Senior People (HR) Business Partner

Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £57,750 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post
Location: Peterborough, required to have a visible presence in the office 2 days a week with travel to their Camberley, Stockton, Bradford and Burnley offices once a month. They’re a keen promoter of agile working and encourage working from home, as long as they meet their customers’ needs.

Our client believes everyone has the right to a safe, secure and warm place to call home. They’re looking for a Senior People (HR) Business Partner to join our People team in Peterborough with travel to their other sites.

As a Senior People (HR) Business Partner, your role is instrumental in shaping the future of their organisation by leading strategic people initiatives that align with the overall business objectives. You will champion innovative HR strategies to foster a culture of growth, inclusivity, and engagement within the organisation. You’ll have good business acumen and work closely with leaders across the organisation to ensure their people strategy supports their mission of building better futures for both their colleagues and residents.

As an ambassador, you’ll embody their values by fostering a culture that encourages smart, data-driven decisions in managing people and resources effectively. Through a results-driven approach, you will deliver high-impact initiatives that contribute to organisational success while aligning with the broader mission of providing exceptional service to their residents and communities.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformational projects and contribute to creating a dynamic, high-performance workplace where everyone thrives. This really is an opportunity to make a difference for their customers and colleagues.

Salary: The spot salary for this post is £57,750 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants who do not meet all the requirements of the post will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary.

What will you get from them?

In addition to a competitive salary and agile working, they also have a focus on employees’ development. They support both professional and personal development, ensuring everyone has a development plan and provide access to a wide range of internal and external learning resources.

You’ll also receive:

1. 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part time) excluding bank holidays per year rising by 1 day per year up to a maximum of one working week.
2. A choice of Pension Schemes including a Defined Benefit Scheme with a 7.5% member contribution or a Defined Contribution Scheme with a 4% member contribution and 4% employer contribution. Both pension schemes provide Life Insurance Cover.
3. Option to purchase additional holiday of up to 2 of your working weeks (at manager's discretion).
4. Employee Assistance Programme.
5. "Hapi" Benefits App with multiple discounts.
6. Cycle to work scheme.
7. Free parking.
8. Onsite gym.

What skills/behaviours do you need to be a Senior People Business Partner?

1. CIPD level 7 qualification or equivalent in Human Resources.
2. Proven experience in a senior HR or People Business Partnering role, with a strong track record of leading strategic people initiatives.
3. In-depth knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and organisational development.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.
5. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation.
6. Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide strategic insights.
7. This role requires extensive traveling across their sites and estates and so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

Interviews

1st stage interviews will take place on 31st January via Teams. 2nd stage interviews will take place on the 6th or 7th February at their Peterborough office. Successful candidates will be asked to complete a behavioural questionnaire prior to their 2nd interview and will be sent a presentation topic in advance.

Who is our client?

Our client believes that everyone should have access to an affordable, sustainable, and safe home, and their work across the country aims to do just that. They’re a national organisation, but with a community focus. They were formed in 1966 and have grown in the time since, and now provide homes and services to over 40,000 customers.

Caring for their customers also means caring for their environment. With their ambitious energy-efficient development plans, and their retrofitting projects which are modernising their current homes; they are putting sustainability at the fore so that they can drive value for customers now and in the future.

If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of their recruitment process, please let them know they will ensure requirements are met.

Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or they receive a high volume of applications, they may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, our client does not currently hold a sponsorship license. They are excited about their future and if you are too, they’d love to hear from you.

You may also have experience in the following: HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, People Business Partner, Human Resources Manager, HR Manager, Strategic HR Partner, Organisational Development Manager, Talent Management Specialist, Employee Relations Lead, Head of HR, HR Consultant, Workforce Planning Manager, HR Strategy Partner, Employee Engagement Manager, Change Management Specialist, HR Transformation Lead, etc.

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