People Business Partner

Clarion Solicitors Limited; Leeds, Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic People Business Partner to join their award-nominated team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by driving engagement, learning, and inclusion initiatives. With a focus on strategic and operational responsibilities, you will partner with senior leaders and support a dedicated team. The company values a people-first culture and offers flexibility, allowing you to work from home 2-3 days a week. Join a vibrant workplace where your contributions truly matter and enjoy a range of wellness benefits and generous leave policies.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Medical Cash Plan

Reward Scheme

Pension and Life Assurance

Generous family friendly leave

Onsite yoga and mental health programmes

Cycle to work scheme with secure bike storage

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent through experience.
• Skilled in coaching and building leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with senior leaders to align people initiatives with business strategy.
• Coaching managers to create high performing teams.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Coaching

Communication

Employee Wellbeing

Data Analysis

Leadership Development

Organizational Skills

Employment Law Knowledge

Education

CIPD Qualification or Equivalent Experience

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and creative People Business Partner to join our dynamic and high performing team. This is a brilliant opportunity to take on a wide-ranging role where you can really make your mark and have an impact. In return, you’ll be joining an award-nominated team that’s part of one of the Top Ten Sunday Times Best Large Companies to Work For and a three times accredited Best Companies employer. We’re proud of our people first culture, high levels of engagement, and the way we combine strategic thinking with a healthy dose of fun and collaboration. Sound like your kind of place? Read on…

The role

As our People Business Partner, you’ll work closely with the People Director and a small, dedicated team, including a People Advisor, People & Payroll Assistant and a People & Data Assistant, Talent Manager and Internal Comms Officer.

The role spans both strategic and operational responsibilities. One moment you might be driving forward a change initiative, the next coaching managers or supporting on a people related query. You’ll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, a champion for our values, and a driving force behind our engagement, learning and development, and inclusion work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where people genuinely matter, and where you’ll have the autonomy and support to grow and thrive. We’re around 300 people strong, all based at our single site in Leeds, which brings a real sense of connection and energy to everything we do.

As part of the role you’ll be involved in a wide range of activity, including:

• Partnering with senior leaders to align people initiatives with our growth focused business strategy
• Coaching managers to build capability and create high performing, thriving teams
• Leading a variety of projects across employee engagement, learning and career development
• Using survey and data insight to improve employee experience
• Ensuring our values are embedded in everything we do, championing our inclusive culture
• Supporting on operational areas such as employee relations and governance
• Managing three members of the people team to ensure excellence across the full employee lifecycle - inspiring and challenging them to fulfil their potential
• Playing a key role in our ESG strategy, particularly around social impact
• Delivering agile project work - from benefit reviews to new systems and cultural transformation
• Driving continuous improvement, using data and external insights to make smart, creative changes

What we are looking for

We’re looking for someone who brings a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on experience. A true generalist with energy, ideas, and a strong sense of purpose. You’ll need to be:

• CIPD qualified or equivalent through experience
• A confident communicator and trusted advisor at all levels
• Skilled in coaching and building leadership capability
• Knowledgeable in employment law and best practice HR
• Passionate about employee wellbeing, inclusion and experience
• Comfortable with data - analysing it, spotting trends and using it to drive decisions
• Experienced in managing and developing a small team
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in a professional environment

We’re open on the sector you’ve worked in. What matters most is that your experience comes from progressive, people-centric organisations where you’ve helped shape a positive and engaging employee experience. If you’re used to being close to the business and wearing multiple hats, you’ll feel right at home here.

The role is based in Leeds with the ability to work from home 2-3 days per week.

Working at Clarion

Clarion has a great reputation as an employer of choice and our culture is vital to our ongoing success. We genuinely care for our employees and hire only the best talent (good people with outstanding technical skills). In exchange for your efforts you can expect:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and your birthday off (with the option to buy or sell holiday, and flex some bank holidays)
• Medical Cash Plan
• Reward Scheme
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Generous ‘family friendly leave’
• An array of wellness benefits (including onsite yoga and mental health programmes)
• A wide range of additional benefits such as Vivup, reduced travel/parking charges and a cycle to work schemes with fully secure bike storage on-site

Salary will be shared on request.

As a valued member of the team, you will also have the opportunity to join a number of clubs and committees that reflect your passions and interests, both in and out of work, whilst making friendships that last for life.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to become Clarion’s next People Business Partner, please send your CV and any supporting information to: [e-mail] . If you would prefer an initial informal and fully confidential chat, please get in touch with our Talent Manager, Nadia Hemmings, on 07901 141690.