HR Business Partner

Wiraa; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate HR Business Partner to join their People Team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with Operations Managers, driving impactful people strategies and enhancing the employee experience. Your expertise in employee relations and HR practices will be crucial in fostering a supportive environment for staff. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to leverage data for informed decision-making while contributing to key initiatives focused on engagement and retention. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of children who have faced challenges, all while enjoying a flexible working pattern and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working options

33 days annual leave

In-depth induction and welcome programme

£1,000 bonus for successful friend referrals

Auto-enrolment into pension scheme

Monthly Wilderness Heroes Awards

Health and wellbeing benefits

Life Assurance covering 2 times annual salary

Discounts on high street brands

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and understand their teams.
• Manage employee relations cases and provide HR advice.

Skills

HR Generalist Knowledge

Employee Relations Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Relationship Building

CIPD Level 5

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

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About The Company

At Wilderness Way, we are dedicated to providing care, support, and stability to children who have experienced trauma, abuse, and exploitation. Our specialist teams work relentlessly to create safe spaces where children can recover, grow, and thrive. We are now looking for a passionate HR Business Partner to join our People Team and play a vital role in supporting our mission.

About The Company

At Wilderness Way, we are dedicated to providing care, support, and stability to children who have experienced trauma, abuse, and exploitation. Our specialist teams work relentlessly to create safe spaces where children can recover, grow, and thrive. We are now looking for a passionate HR Business Partner to join our People Team and play a vital role in supporting our mission.

About The Role

As an HR Business Partner, you will collaborate with Operations Managers across our services, acting as a trusted advisor and driving impactful people strategies. Your role will be critical in managing employee relations, providing HR advice, and supporting key people initiatives such as engagement, retention, and performance management. You will leverage people data to inform decision-making and enhance the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and gain a deep understanding of their teams.
• Use people data and metrics to drive insights and actions that benefit the organisation.
• Provide practical and clear HR advice and coaching on all people matters.
• Confidently manage employee relations cases, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Lead and support people initiatives related to engagement, retention, and performance.
• Collaborate with the wider People Team to continuously enhance the employee experience.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally across multiple sites.
• Strong generalist HR knowledge, including UK employment law.
• A commercial mindset with an interest in using data to drive decision-making.
• Skilled in building strong relationships and influencing at all levels of the organisation.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification.
• A valid driving licence and flexibility to travel across sites.
• Social care experience is a bonus but not essential.
  
  

Benefits

• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with flexible hybrid working options.
• Annual Leave: 33 days per year, plus additional leave at 2 and 5 years of service.
• Training Academy: An in-depth induction and welcome programme.
• Bonuses: £1,000 bonus for successful friend referrals.
• Pension: Auto-enrolment into the Company pension scheme.
• Recognition Awards: Monthly Wilderness Heroes Awards to celebrate success.
• Wellbeing: Health and wellbeing benefits via Medicash and Aviva, including Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance: Covering 2 times your annual salary.
• Discounts: Access to savings on high street brands, restaurants, cinemas, and local leisure outlets.
  
  

Equal opportunity

Wilderness Way is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding children. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices, and the successful candidate will be subject to necessary background checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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