People Business Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Staff discounts

Job summary

Sue Ryder is seeking a People Business Partner to support managers with HR advice and resolve complex employee relations issues. You will help ensure UK employment law is applied and coach managers to build capability, contributing to wellbeing and inclusion initiatives across the charity.

Join a compassionate team focused on providing person-centred care and supportive work practices, with opportunities to influence organisation-wide people projects and drive positive change across Sue Ryder.

Qualifications

• Experience 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.
• Experience within healthcare, charity or retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with managers and provide HR advice.
• Manage complex employee relations cases and advise on employment law.
• Coach managers to build capability and ensure compliant people decisions.
• Contribute to organisation-wide people projects and wellbeing/inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Communication skills

Organisational skills

HR advice to managers

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

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 Ensuring compliant, values-led people decisions

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.

Minimum Essential Criteria 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.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)., 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
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Death in Service benefit
• 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.