Head of People Business Partnering

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in Greater London seeks a Head of People Business Partnering to lead a newly formed leadership team. This role focuses on aligning human resource strategies with business priorities, driving change management, and fostering a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified, possess substantial experience in HR leadership within complex, multi-site organizations, and be passionate about making an impact in the lives of those served by this charity. A hybrid work model with flexibility is offered.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Generous pension contributions

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Development courses

Opportunities to volunteer

Travel loans and Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR role within a multi-site organization.
• Strong knowledge of HR practice and people metrics.
• Experience leading change and transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic partnership and leadership support within the organization.
• Oversee workforce planning and organizational design processes.
• Manage change by partnering with leadership to ensure a people-led approach.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and wellbeing within the organization.
• Lead and develop the People Business Partnering team.
• Collaborate cross-directorate to streamline people services.

Skills

CIPD qualified

Leadership in HR/People function

Understanding of employment law

Experience in workforce planning

Change management

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Here at the Royal British Legion, we are currently embarking on an exciting new phase in line with our recently launched strategy. As part of this transformation, we are seeking a Head of People Business Partnering in a newly created leadership role within our People and Organisational Development directorate.

This role will see you to ensuring the directorate is fully aligned to business priorities, enabling strong leadership, effective workforce planning and a culture that supports delivery of our 2035 strategy. You will provide insight and challenge to business leaders to support with translating strategy into practical people plans, managing change confidently and fostering high performance and inclusion.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Leading a high performing team of People Business Partners, key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic partnership and leadership support: Act as a senior adviser to the Executive Director, Directors and senior leadership teams, whilst ensuring business partnering is consistent, commercially aware and outcome focused
• Workforce planning and organisational design: Own the methodology and standards for workforce planning and organisational design across RBL, overseeing organisational design activity, ensuring structures are effective,affordableand aligned to strategic goals
• Change and transformation: Partner with leaders to design and deliver people elements of organisational change, collaborating with the Director of People Experience to ensure change is people-led and inclusive
• Culture,inclusionand wellbeing: Work closely with theEDIManagerto embed inclusive practice across leadership,developmentand decision making
• Performance and capability: Oversee consistent application of performance management frameworks, coaching leaders in managing performance, talent and engagement
• Leadership and team management: Lead,coachand develop the People Business Partnering team, ensuring they work as a cohesive,trustedand influential function
• Cross-directorate collaboration: Work in partnership with Heads of People Operations, Talent, and EDI to ensure seamless delivery across all people service

We are looking for a CIPD qualified People leader. You will bring proven experience leading a senior HR/People or business partnering function in a similar complex, multi site organisation, with a strong understanding of employment law, HR practice and people metrics.

This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the future of RBL. You will be instrumental in shaping our People priorities. If you are passionate about leading a high performing and well respected People function, this is the role where your vision and leadership will make a tangible difference.

You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

Employee benefits include –

• 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Private Healthcare Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
• Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
• Opportunities to volunteer
• Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Interview Date(s):

First Stage: 10th and 12th February, in person at our Haig House, London, office

Second Stage: Date(s) TBC

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.