HR Business Partner

NFP People Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Preston seeks an HR Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR support. The role involves understanding HR needs across the organization and advising on employee relations matters. Candidates should have updated knowledge of employment law and at least a Level 5 CIPD qualification. Benefits include flexible working options, generous annual leave, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Generous Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

Pension Plan

Exclusive Discounts

Career Development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of employment law & best practice HR policy and practice.
• Experience providing advice on complex employee relations matters.
• Ability to build relationships with Leadership Team quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist strategic & operational HR support across the organisation.
• Work closely with designated areas to understand HR needs.
• Provide advice on employee relations matters including disciplinary issues.

Skills

Up to date knowledge of employment law

Extensive experience in employee relations

Relationship building

Education

Minimum of Level 5 CIPD

Job description

Position

HR Business Partner

Location

Preston

Hours

Full time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 9-5

Contract

Permanent

Salary

£46,208.33 per annum

Closing Date

9th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.

About the Role

As a HR Business Partner, you will be:

• providing generalist strategic & operational HR support across our National Organisation
• working closely with your designated areas to fully understand their HR needs & service requirements and the impact these might have on the organisation
• providing advice & support on all employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and TUPE
• contributing to & leading on HR projects & other business projects that impact on the wider organisation

Qualifications

• Up to date knowledge of employment law & best practice HR policy and practice
• Extensive experience of providing advice on complex ER matters
• The ability to build excellent relationships quickly with key members of the Leadership Team and the wider business
• Minimum of Level 5 CIPD

Benefits

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Organisation

Join an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. The charity put them at the heart of the organisation and the support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

The organisation is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

The charity is proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and is committed to being an antiracist organisation, and actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer

The team offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so and are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

You may have experience in areas such as Learning, Learning and Development, L&D, Training and Development, Learning Officer, Learning and Development Officer, L&D Officer, Training and Development Officer, HR, Human Resources, Personnel, People. #INDNFP

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.