HR Business Partner

Tide Recruitment; Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established health and social care provider is seeking an HR Business Partner to drive employee relations and engagement strategies. The role involves addressing complex ER cases, managing workplace culture, and partnering with leadership to improve retention. Proficiency in employment law and experience in regulated environments are essential. This position offers flexible hybrid working and is commutable from the West Midlands and Yorkshire regions.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development support

Values-driven working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex ER cases, including Employment Tribunals.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Evidence of improving employee engagement and retention.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative Business Partner approach.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide strategic HR and ER support.
• Lead on complex employee relations cases.
• Drive engagement initiatives for retention.
• Oversee HR policies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Managing complex ER cases

Knowledge of employment law

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Collaborative Business Partner approach

Job description

HR Business Partner | Health & Social Care (Private Sector)

Hybrid (commutable from the West Midlands and Yorkshire regions, with travel across England) | Full-Time, Permanent | £50,000 – £55,000 per annum

Tide Partnership is delighted to be supporting a well-established health and social care provider to appoint an HR Business Partner.

This is a pivotal role focused on delivering high-quality employee relations expertise and driving engagement strategies that support a positive workplace culture and long-term retention. If you’re passionate about partnering with leaders, resolving complex ER issues, and improving colleague experience, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner with leaders across operational and support services teams, providing strategic HR and ER support.
• Lead on complex and sensitive employee relations cases, including Employment Tribunal claims.
• Resolve disputes quickly, compassionately, and compliantly, considering sector-specific regulations and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Drive engagement initiatives that improve retention and workplace culture.
• Oversee HR policies, T&Cs, and employee benefits, ensuring compliance and alignment with organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert advice and oversight on ER cases across the organisation.
• Coach and support leaders to manage absence, performance, and workplace issues effectively.
• Keep HR policies up to date, accessible, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to engagement strategies that support colleague wellbeing and retention.
• Support the design and delivery of fair, transparent pay and benefit schemes.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends and develop solutions.

What You’ll Get

• Flexible hybrid working (home and regional office hubs)
• Opportunity to influence engagement and culture at a strategic level
• Professional development support and sector-leading experience
• A collaborative, values-driven working environment

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Proven experience in managing complex ER cases, including Employment Tribunals.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., health, social care, education).
• Evidence of improving employee engagement and retention.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative Business Partner approach.

Travel Requirements

This hybrid role requires travel across England, with a need to be commutable from both the West Midlands and Yorkshire regions.

About Tide

Tide Partnership is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this vacancy. Tide Partnership Ltd is registered in England & Wales (12788363) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please refer to ourPrivacy Policy for details on how we process your data.