Human Resources Business Partner

Sue Ryder; Peterborough, Moggerhanger; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Staff discount on Sue Ryder retail

Comprehensive induction and ongoing L&

Job summary

Sue Ryder is seeking a People Business Partner for a 4-month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid, with 4 days on site and 1 day from home, based near Thorpe Hall Hospice Peterborough and St Johns Moggerhanger, supporting staff with HR guidance and complex ER cases.

You will advise on employment law, coach managers, promote wellbeing and inclusion, and contribute to organisation-wide people projects, ensuring compassionate, effective HR support across the charity.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing complex employee relations cases and providing HR advice to managers.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• Experience within healthcare, charity or retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with managers and providing HR advice
• Managing complex employee relations cases
• Advising on employment law and people practices
• Coaching managers to build capability
• Supporting wellbeing and inclusion initiatives
• Contributing to organisation-wide people projects

Skills

Employee relations

HR advice

Employment law

Coaching managers

Wellbeing initiatives

Job description

Hybrid – 4 days on site(s) and 1 day from home

4 Month Fixed Term Contract

Must be based within an easy commute of both Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough and St Johns in Moggerhanger

Formal remote interviews to take place on Tuesday the 29th of September

Become a part of our story.

Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a People Business Partner to help us get there.

At Sue Ryder, we're here to ensure everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. With compassion, expertise and dedication, we provide personalised care and support when it matters most.

You will be responsible for:

Building strong relationships with managers and providing HR advice

Managing complex employee relations cases

Advising on employment law and people practices

Coaching managers to build capability

Supporting wellbeing and inclusion initiatives

Contributing to organisation-wide people projects

About you

We’re looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you’re keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you’ll fit right in.

To qualify for our Disability Confident 'Offer an Interview' scheme, applicants must demonstrate that they meet the following minimum essential criteria:

• Experience of managing complex employee relations cases and providing HR advice to managers.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• Experience of TUPE.
• Experience within healthcare, charity or retail environments.
• Experience contributing to organisational change or people projects.
• Creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Staff discount on Sue Ryder retail purchases
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Sue Ryder, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and disabled people.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be offered an interview. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate fully.