People Business Partner - Driving License Required

Helping Hands; Alcester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-focused organization is seeking a People Business Partner to drive performance and cultural change. This hybrid role involves partnering with divisional leaders, analyzing people data, and implementing strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a fast-paced environment, possess strong stakeholder management skills, and hold a CIPD qualification. The position offers clear career pathways and generous benefits, including a £5000 car allowance and diverse work culture.

Benefits

Clear career development pathways

23 days' annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

£5000 car allowance

Employee assistance programme

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a strategic People Partner in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in care or similar sectors is preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with divisional leadership to deliver workforce planning and engagement strategies.
• Analyze people and business data to identify trends.
• Collaborate with central People teams to implement frameworks and policies.
• Coach senior leaders and lead high-risk ER cases.
• Support recruitment and onboarding for senior operational roles.

Skills

Strategic People Partner experience

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Location: Hybrid - 2/3 days onsite at our Support Office in Alcester (with travel across division) & home working, As a People Business Partner, you'll lead the people strategy for your division, partnering with senior leaders to drive performance, engagement, and cultural change. You'll be at the heart of shaping an extraordinary colleague experience-because when our people thrive, so do the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Partner with divisional leadership to deliver workforce planning, talent, succession, and engagement strategies.
• Analyse people and business data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with central People teams to implement frameworks, policies, and initiatives.
• Coach senior leaders to build capability and drive positive change.
• Lead high-risk ER cases and manage key people risks.
• Support recruitment and onboarding for senior operational roles.
• Champion continuous improvement and best practice across the division.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a strategic People Partner in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent) and willingness to travel.
• Solutions-focused, innovative mindset.
• Experience in care or similar sectors, coaching qualification, and project management expertise.

Why Helping Hands

• Clear career development pathways and genuine opportunities to grow.
• 23 days' annual leave (rising to 25 after two years).
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• £5000 car allowance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• A workplace that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion. Everyone is welcome.

At Helping Hands, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive community where everyone belongs. All applications are considered fairly in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.