People Business Partner

Waythrough; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme with employer cont.

Life assurance (3× annual salary)

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Waythrough, a values-driven charity, is seeking 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, you’ll provide guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, and organisational change, driving engagement, wellbeing, and inclusive leadership while supporting day-to-day HR activity and regional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR or People Partner role.
• Confident advising managers on employee relations and change.
• Builds strong, collaborative relationships and a values-led approach.
• Supports engagement and wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR guidance to leaders across the region.
• Advise on employee relations, workforce planning and organisational change.
• Drive engagement, wellbeing and inclusive leadership.
• Support day-to-day HR activity and regional development.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Change management

Stakeholder management

Inclusive leadership

Job description

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.