People Business Partner

recoveryfocus; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme 4.5% employer

Life assurance (3× salary)

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

24/7 online GP

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Card discounts

Free will writing service

Job summary

Waythrough seeks a People Partner to support leaders across a defined area, delivering expert HR practices aligned to our values and organisational strategy.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll provide guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, and organisational change while driving engagement, wellbeing, and inclusive leadership. You will work closely with operational leaders and central HR to ensure a high-quality employee experience across the North East & Cumbria.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR or People Partner role.
• Experience advising managers on employee relations and change.
• Builds strong, collaborative relationships.
• Takes a values-led, inclusive, and people-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, workforce planning and organisational change.
• Drive engagement, wellbeing and inclusive leadership.
• Support day-to-day HR activity and longer-term cultural development.
• Collaborate with operational leaders and central HR to ensure a high-quality employee experience.

Skills

Generalist HR

People Partner

Employee relations

Change management

Stakeholder management

Inclusive leadership

Job description

People Business Partner

Location: North East & Cumbria

Working Hours: 37 Hours

Salary: £38,960 - £56,010

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About The Role

We are a values-driven charity where our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a People Partner to support leaders and managers across a defined area, delivering effective, consistent people practices aligned to our values and organisational strategy.

Acting as a trusted advisor and true business partner, you'll provide expert guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, and organisational change. You'll help drive engagement, wellbeing, and inclusive leadership while supporting both day-to-day HR activity and longer-term cultural and organisational development. Working closely with operational leaders and central HR teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring a high-quality and positive employee experience across the region.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a generalist HR or People Partner role
• Is confident advising managers on employee relations and change
• Builds strong, collaborative relationships
• Takes a values-led, inclusive, and people-centred approach

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

Closing Date: 2026-10-12