Human Resources Business Partner

British Red Cross; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,235 - 49,176; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

36 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee discounts

Cycle2Work scheme

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization is seeking a People Partner to support and guide key leaders in effective people management. The role involves establishing strong relationships, advising on people issues, and delivering strategic people projects. Ideal candidates will have an HR background, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience in stakeholder engagement. Flexible working arrangements and extensive benefits are offered, making this an attractive opportunity for those committed to impactful people initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Generalist advisory role is essential.
• Excellent ability to generate solutions and advise leaders.
• Experience of working with key stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for leaders on people issues.
• Establish strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders.
• Deliver key people projects in assigned organisational areas.
• Provide data and insight packs to empower leadership.
• Resolve complex queries while knowing when to escalate.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

People-centred approach

Influencing stakeholders

Building relationships

Job description

Location: UK Flexible Location (Hybrid, home and office)

Salary: £44,706 per annum, (plus ILW, if residing & working in London)

Contract: Permanent

Could you partner with key leaders across the organisation and support, advise and challenge on all aspects of people management and change?

Could you build relationships with assigned stakeholder groups and gain insight into their business areas, ensuring a ‘first time fix’ approach is taken to leader needs?

Could you connect People Services with the organisation and deliver our products and initiatives in a way that enables impact?

Could you connect with specialist teams in People Services to access expertise required to solve challenges with leaders?

What will a day in the life of a People Partner involve?

• Be the first point of contact for leaders on a range of people issues with which they need coaching and guidance.
• Partner with assigned organisational area to establish strong, influential relationships with leaders, using insight and credibility to shape people practices and respond to evolving challenges.
• Act as the delivery agent for key people projects; rolling out activity in organisational areas.
• Partner and act as a critical friend to key areas of People Services in order to act as a key agent in the design and delivery of the People Strategy and People Projects in your organisational area.
• Empower leadership through robust data and insight packs, continuously improving quality to drive strategic decisions and organisational priorities.
• Take ownership of varied and often complex queries and work packages, aiming to resolve them effectively, while knowing when to escalate or collaborate.

To be a successful People Partner, what will you need?

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to be pragmatic in generating solutions and advising leaders/team members.
• People-centred approach.
• Experience in an HR Generalist advisory role.
• Experience of influencing stakeholders.
• Experience of building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Interested?

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Tuesday the 10th of February 2026 with interviews to follow.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.

At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders