HR Business Partner

Tide Recruitment; Warrington, Stockport, Runcorn, Bolton, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their values-led team. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and shape the future of a growing organization focused on safeguarding and leadership development. You will work closely with regional leaders, providing tailored HR support across multiple residential services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in HR within regulated sectors, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to fostering a positive culture. Join this dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in a people-first environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR Business Partner or Senior Advisor role in regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to drive cultural alignment and people strategy.
• Manage complex employee relations and support risk and compliance.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Employment law knowledge

Safeguarding responsibilities

Complex employee relations navigation

Leadership development facilitation

Adaptable communication

Analytical skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

HR Business Partner

Greater Manchester (Hybrid with travel across the North-West)

Full-time | Permanent

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Summary

Tide Partnership is proud to be working with a values-led residential children’s care provider, looking to expand their People team with an experienced HR Business Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where safeguarding, compliance, and leadership development are at the heart of their work. You’ll be part of a people-first culture where HR is trusted to lead, influence, and shape the future.

The Role

Aligned to the Regional Managing Director, you’ll be the key strategic HR lead across a group of residential services. With multiple acquisitions and differing service cultures across the patch, we’re looking for someone adaptable – a true chameleon – who can flex their style, build strong relationships, and provide tailored support to leaders at all levels. You’ll be confident working in regulated care environments, with a strong grip on employment law, safeguarding, and risk management. You'll also be someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves – designing and facilitating leadership sessions, coaching new managers, and helping embed a consistent, positive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Regional MD and operational leaders to drive cultural alignment and people strategy
• Build leadership capability by coaching and supporting newly appointed and developing managers
• Design, facilitate and roll out leadership development programmes when required
• Provide expert advice on safeguarding-related HR issues and safer recruitment practices
• Manage complex employee relations and long-term absence cases
• Support risk and compliance by contributing to audits, inspections, and risk registers
• Present people insights to senior stakeholders in a confident, narrative-led way
• Deliver tailored HR support across a diverse, multi-site organisation

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• High-trust, values-led working culture
• Close partnership with regional leadership
• Career development opportunities and L&D ownership
• Generous annual leave

Travel Requirements

This is a regional role. You’ll need to travel regularly across the North-West, so a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior Advisor role within care, healthcare, education or another regulated sector
• Strong knowledge of employment law and safeguarding responsibilities
• Experienced facilitator with a track record of delivering leadership or management development initiatives
• Comfortable navigating complex ER issues and organisational risk
• Adaptable communicator able to work across multiple service cultures

Desirable Criteria

• Background in residential children’s services
• CIPD Level 5 or above
• Experience of HR in organisations with acquisition, merger, or cultural integration challenges
• Familiarity with risk registers and regulatory inspections
• Strong analytical skills with experience using people data to shape decisions