People Business Partner

Helping Hands; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care organization in the UK is seeking a strategic People Partner to join their team in Leicester. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a fast-paced environment, exceptional stakeholder management, and analytical skills. Responsibilities include partnering with leadership on workforce strategies, leading ER cases, and supporting recruitment. This role offers clear career development opportunities, annual leave benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave

£5000 car allowance

Employee assistance programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a strategic People Partner in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with analytical skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership for workforce planning and engagement strategies.
• Analyse data for trends and decision-making.
• Lead high-risk ER cases and manage key people risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Coaching

Project management

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

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.
• Desirable: Experience in care or similar sectors, coaching qualification, and project management expertise.

Benefits

• Clear career development pathways and genuine opportunities to grow.
• 25 days' annual leave (rising to 26 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.