HR People Partner

TN United Kingdom; Birstall; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an HR People Partner, supporting teams through growth and change. This hands-on HR role involves managing employee relations, coaching managers, and driving engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Annual Leave

Private Medical Coverage

Discounted Health Plans

Eye Care Scheme

Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a HR Business Partner or Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Support managers and colleagues across the full employee lifecycle.
• Manage ER casework and guide on disciplinaries and grievances.
• Drive employee engagement through recognition and feedback.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

HR Knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 5 or 7

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15.05.2025

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Job Description

Are you a people-focused HR professional who thrives on variety, challenge, and impact?
Join Wavenet as an HR People Partner and play a key role in supporting our teams through growth, change, and day-to-day HR needs.

About the Role

This is a hands-on HR generalist role where you’ll work closely with managers and colleagues across the business to provide expert support, guidance, and coaching. You'll get involved in employee relations, TUPE, engagement initiatives, and change projects—helping us create a positive, consistent, and high-performing workplace culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be a trusted HR partner—supporting managers and colleagues across the full employee lifecycle.
• Manage ER casework, support investigations, and guide on disciplinaries, grievances, and TUPE transitions.
• Coach managers on HR policies and best practices, ensuring fairness and compliance.
• Drive employee engagement through recognition, feedback, and morale-boosting initiatives.
• Use HR data to identify trends and recommend people-focused improvements.
• Contribute to change programmes and support our continued growth through smart, people-led solutions.
• Build strong relationships across teams to deliver great HR support where it matters most.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualified, with solid experience in a HR Business Partner or Manager role.
• Confident handling a busy, varied HR workload with strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• A great communicator—approachable, supportive, and able to build trust at all levels.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Discreet, professional, and resilient when dealing with sensitive situations.
• Flexible and happy to travel across our sites as needed.
• Most of all—you’re a team player with a positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for helping people thrive.

Additional Information

At Wavenet, we offer more than just a job – we provide an exceptional environment and a wide range of benefits to support your success from day one. With us, you’ll enjoy a generous starting annual leave allowance, private medical coverage, discounted health plans, an eye care scheme, and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, all backed by a dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team.

We believe in a strong work-life balance, rewarding your commitment with an additional day of annual leave each year, reaching up to 28 days. Here’s a closer look at what we offer:

• Hybrid Working: Flexibility matters. Our hybrid model lets you choose a blend of home and office-based working, so work fits seamlessly with your life.
• Annual Leave: Begin your journey with 25 days of leave, increasing by one day per year up to 28 days – our way of saying thank you for your dedication.
• Health & Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is a priority. Enjoy private medical coverage, discounted health plans, virtual GP access, an eye care scheme, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme, all supported by our internal Wellbeing Team.