Head of People Business Partnering

a2dominion; Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of People Business Partnering to lead a dynamic team in delivering impactful people services. In this pivotal role, you will align people strategies with business priorities, champion employee relations, and drive organizational change. Your expertise will be crucial in fostering a collaborative culture while ensuring compliance and performance management. This forward-thinking organization values diverse perspectives and is committed to inclusivity, making it an exciting place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact. Join a team dedicated to social purpose and innovation in the housing sector.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of People Business Partners and Advisors, ensuring high-quality support.
• Develop and implement people strategies for talent management and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Employee Relations

People Strategy

Change Management

Data Analysis

Coaching

Influencing Skills

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

We’re looking for a credible and forward-thinking People leader to join us 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 our people strategy. You’ll balance the delivery of effective day-to-day services with the oversight of complex change programmes - helping us 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 A2Dominion?

We’re 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.

At A2Dominion, we 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. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage anyone excited by the role – even if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria – to apply.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process. At A2Dominion, we embrace diversity and inclusivity – everyone belongs here.

This role closes on Sunday 20th April 2025