Lead People Partner

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Lead People Partner to provide strategic HR leadership and drive key workforce initiatives. This role involves overseeing a team, managing complex employee relations, and developing impactful people policies. Ideal candidates should have strong HR management skills, experience in shaping organizational culture, and a solid understanding of employment law. The position offers flexibility within the county and the chance to make a significant impact in HR leadership.

Benefits

High levels of autonomy

Opportunity to shape organizational culture

Varied and rewarding HR leadership position

Qualifications

• Strong HR management experience with a track record of delivering organisational effectiveness.
• Solid understanding of employment law.
• Experience leading organisational change and developing policies/toolkits.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and champion people initiatives.
• Manage the People Partnering function and support delivery of plans.
• Lead on workforce planning, resourcing, talent management.

Skills

Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Strong influencing, negotiation and relationship-building ability

Innovative problem-solver with resilience

Diplomatic and professional approach

Education

MCIPD or equivalent

Level 5 education or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Lead People Partner

Location: Flexible within the county

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead People Partner to take a strategic role in shaping organisational culture, driving change, and delivering impactful people strategies. This position is ideal for a senior HR professional who thrives in a complex environment, builds strong relationships, and provides expert guidance to leaders.

The Role

As Lead People Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, driving the implementation of the People Strategy and leading key workforce initiatives. You will manage a small team, oversee complex employee relations matters, support organisational development, and help shape people policies and toolkits.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and champion people initiatives and values.
• Manage the People Partnering function and support delivery of organisational plans.
• Lead on workforce planning, resourcing, talent management and succession planning.
• Develop and embed policies, toolkits and change management processes.
• Partner with senior leaders, identifying workforce risks and driving cultural improvement.
• Lead or support complex HR casework, including escalated and tribunal-level cases.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, health & safety, safeguarding and data protection.
• Deputise for senior HR leadership when required.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• MCIPD or equivalent.
• Level 5 education or equivalent experience.
• Strong HR management experience with a track record of delivering organisational effectiveness.
• Solid understanding of employment law.
• Experience handling complex HR casework up to tribunal level.
• Experience leading organisational change and developing policies/toolkits.
• Experience managing staff or a service area.
• Ability to analyse data to support decision-making.

Desirable

• ILM Leadership & Management qualification.
• Budget management or public sector experience.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing, negotiation and relationship‑building ability.
• Innovative problem‑solver with resilience and confidence under pressure.
• Diplomatic, confidential and professional approach.
• Ability to respond to change and drive continuous improvement.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel within the county.
• Flexible working approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity.

Why Apply

This role offers:

• High levels of autonomy and influence at a strategic level.
• The opportunity to shape organisational culture and drive impactful change.
• A varied, challenging and rewarding HR leadership position.

If you are an inspiring HR leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today.