HR Business Partner

RE/MAX Commitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing association in Manchester seeks an HR Business Partner to enhance organizational performance and culture. The ideal candidate has strong HR expertise and knowledge of UK employment law. This full-time role offers £49,934 - £55,482 salary with a hybrid working model and up to 30 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday increasing to 30 days

Qualifications

• Proven generalist HR experience preferably in housing or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner supporting People and Culture Strategy.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations and policy.
• Lead HR initiatives including talent management and cultural transformation.

Skills

Chartered CIPD or equivalent

Generalist HR experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Passion for inclusion and diversity

Job description

Overview

Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Hybrid and Didsbury, Manchester

Salary: £49,934 - £55,482

Full time / 35 hours per week / Permanent

Agile working with 3 Days per week in the Office; (Fully office-based throughout the training period)

About Us

Southway Housing Trust is a committed and forward-thinking community focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities, Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester. Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway\'s culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations.

The Role

The Role

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to make a strategic impact? Southway Housing is seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner to join our People & Culture team. You will work closely with senior leaders and managers to drive performance, embed our values, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to business areas, supporting the delivery of our People and Culture Strategy.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, policy, and change management.
• Lead and support HR initiatives, including talent management, organisational development, and cultural transformation.
• Use HR analytics to inform decision-making and evaluate people strategies.

About You

• Chartered CIPD (or equivalent) or relevant professional experience.
• Proven generalist HR experience, ideally within housing, public sector, or not-for-profit environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and project management skills.
• Passion for inclusion, diversity, and making a positive impact.

Join us and help us share the future of Southway Housing.

Candidates

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the People & Culture team for a Human Resources Business Partner and for the right person we offer a 35-hour week, competitive salary, excellent contributory pension scheme, and 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days.

Closing Date: Friday 10 October 2025

Interview Date: w/c 20 October 2025

For an informal discussion please contact Jo Edwards, Assistant Director - People & Culture.

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be arranged for successful candidates in date order.

The Trust reserves the right to remove the job advert once vacant positions have been recruited, please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

Strictly no agencies.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.

All applicants who have a disability or from an ethnic minority background or ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form. Please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.

All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.