Employee Relations Business Partner

Autism Initiatives; Sefton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Initiatives seeks an experienced Employee Relations Business Partner (ERBP) to deliver high-standard HR practice across England, Wales and Isle of Man. Based in Bootle, you will empower a team of HR Advisors, provide proactive guidance on complex cases, and lead policy development in line with organisational objectives.

The role requires CIPD Level 7, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple HR issues in a fast-paced environment with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Qualified CIPD Level 7 required.
• Fast paced HR experience with evidence of policy/practice application.
• Strong management and leadership abilities with staff motivation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and practical support across sickness, performance, employee relations, diversity and change.
• Lead development of HR policies aligned to organisational goals and equal pay initiatives.
• Empower and inspire a team of HR Advisors and HR Assistants to deliver high performance.
• Collaborate with senior management and travel as required.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

Employee Relations Business Partner

ERBP-26

£45,935.00 Per annum

35 hours a week

Based in Bootle, Liverpool

We are seeking an experienced, resilient Employee Relations Business Partner, to join our team and provide a high standard of HR professional practice to England, Wales and Isle of Man. As a Employee Relations Business Partner, you will have the ability to empower and inspire a team of HR Advisors and HR Assistants to deliver a highly professional HR function.

As a key member of our HR Team, you will utilise your extensive HR knowledge and deliver first class Business Partner solutions ensuring best practice, which are aligned to our vision and values. You will adopt a collaborative partnership approach and engage with the operational and senior management teams to provide professional advice, guidance and practical support across a full range of HR issues (sickness, performance management, employee relations, diversity and change etc.) within our HR guidelines/policies/procedures and relevant legislative requirements. You will also take a lead role in developing HR Policies ensuring aligned to the organisations objectives, improving employee retention and job evaluation, including equal pay.

Applicants will be qualified to CIPD Level 7 and possess strong management and leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate and support staff, including during periods of high demand and pressure. You will have proven experience in a fast-paced HR role and have up to date knowledge of HR best practice, with demonstrable evidence on the practical application of policies and procedures and complex case management.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills who thrives in a team environment, but also has the ability to work autonomously and with a creative approach. You will be a motivational leader who displays respect and empathy to colleagues, staff teams, external stakeholders and people we support.

Some travel will be required for this post.

Given the nature of this role, successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

The Closing date for completed applications is midday on 08/11/2026