People Business Partner

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic HR consultancy in Sheffield seeks a People Business Partner. The role involves providing hands-on HR partnership, supporting managers through effective processes, employee relations, and strategic projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee relations and performance management, with excellent stakeholder management skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive team environment with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Salary 40,000 - 45,000 DOE

17.1% employer pension contribution

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a People/HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor in a fast paced operational environment.
• Strong background in employee relations, with confidence handling complex casework.
• Structured and organised, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver effective people strategies.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations cases.
• Lead and support performance management and talent development.
• Drive people projects across wellbeing and employee engagement.
• Support recruitment strategy in partnership with line managers.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Succession planning

Recruitment strategy

Stakeholder management

Job description

People Business Partner

Salary: 45,000 (FTC to July 2026)

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite)

Hours: 37 per week (8am-4pm, flexibility required)

An exciting opportunity for a People Business Partner to join a dynamic and fast paced organisation during a key period of growth and transformation. This role will provide hands on HR partnership across the employee lifecycle, supporting managers and teams through effective people processes, employee relations, and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver effective people strategies that support organisational goals.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations cases, ensuring timely and compliant resolution.
• Lead and support performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Drive people projects and initiatives across wellbeing, policy review, and employee engagement.
• Support recruitment strategy and workforce planning in partnership with line managers.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to ensure consistent processes, data accuracy, and high standards across all people operations.
• Contribute to strategic HR planning, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Line manage People Advisors and HR Operations team members, supporting development and performance.

About You

• Proven experience as a People/HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor in a fast paced operational environment.
• Strong background in employee relations, with confidence handling complex casework.
• Experienced in performance management, succession planning, and recruitment strategy.
• Structured and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Process oriented mindset - confident reviewing, refining, and embedding HR policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive and solutions focused approach.

Benefits

• Salary 40,000 - 45,000 DOE
• 17.1% employer pension contribution
• Minimum 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working (min 3 days onsite)
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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