Head of People Business Partnering

AWD Online; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in London is seeking a Head of People Business Partnering. This pivotal role involves leading a team to deliver high-quality people services during a transformative period. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of employment law, and experience in organizational change. The organization values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading business partnering or HR generalist teams.
• Strong understanding of employment law and ER practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of People Business Partners and Advisors.
• Work closely with senior leaders to deliver proactive, strategic people advice.
• Champion a positive and inclusive culture.

Skills

Leadership

Employee Relations

Data Analysis

Coaching

Education

CIPD qualified

Job description

Head of People Business Partnering

SALARY: Negotiable

LOCATION: Hybrid working partly from the office in Ealing, West London (W5) or Staines (TW18) and the remaining time from home

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

DBS Level: Basic

JOB OVERVIEW

The organisation is looking for a credible and forward-thinking People leader to join them as Head of People Business Partnering - a key leadership role responsible for delivering a high-impact, customer-focused people service during a time of transformation.

Reporting into the Director of People services, you’ll lead a team of Business Partners and Advisors, ensuring alignment between business priorities and people strategy. You’ll balance the delivery of effective day-to-day services with the oversight of complex change programmes - helping them embed a modern, efficient and future-focused approach to people support across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and develop a team of c4 People Business Partners and c3 Advisors, ensuring delivery of high-quality, consistent support across the organisation

• Provide coaching and guidance on complex people issues, supporting effective employee relations practices

• Align team priorities with business objectives and People strategy, promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture

• Contribute to the wider People leadership team and the development of organisation-wide initiatives

People Strategy and Business Partnering

• Work closely with senior leaders to understand business needs and deliver proactive, strategic people advice

• Develop and implement people strategies across talent management, change, performance, and engagement

• Support workforce planning and succession, driving the attraction and retention of key talent

• Promote lean, efficient processes—embedding self-service tools and simplifying policies in line with business and legal requirements

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Provide expert advice on complex ER matters, ensuring consistent, fair and legally compliant outcomes

• Champion a positive and inclusive culture, supporting wellbeing, diversity and employee engagement initiatives

Organisational Development and Change

• Lead and support change programmes, including restructures and organisational redesign, working closely with leadership teams

• Guide the design and implementation of learning and development programmes, providing a Group-wide overview for local tailoring

• Use people data and insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement

• Play a key role in delivering the business partnering transformation, improving service delivery and expanding digital and AI capability

Performance and Compliance

• Ensure people processes are legally compliant and aligned to regulatory requirements

• Oversee performance management, ensuring staff receive regular feedback, development and recognition

• Provide accurate reporting and insights on key people metrics to inform strategic planning and organisational priorities

What you’ll bring

• CIPD qualified (or working towards) with proven experience in leading business partnering or HR generalist teams

• Strong understanding of employment law and ER practice in a regulated, unionised or complex environment

• Demonstrable experience of supporting senior leaders through transformation and organisational change

• Skilled at building relationships and influencing at all levels, including with Executive teams and governance stakeholders

• Confident in handling data and using insight to inform decision-making and strategy

• Forward-thinking, solutions-focused and highly credible, with strong judgement and political awareness

• Experience in the housing, not-for-profit or public sector is desirable, though not essential

Why this housing association?

The organisation is one of the G15 group of London’s largest housing associations, with a clear social purpose and a commitment to doing things the right way.

They value fresh ideas and diverse perspectives. Whether you're experienced or looking to take the next step, you’ll find a supportive, inclusive team ready to help you thrive. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage anyone excited by the role – even if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria – to apply.

The organisation is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process. They embrace diversity and inclusivity – everyone belongs.

This role closes on Sunday 20th April 2025

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