People Partner

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HR Business Partner to join their team in Birmingham. In this role, you will drive HR strategy within the not-for-profit sector, focusing on employee relations, change management, and talent strategy. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD qualification and a proven track record in HR, ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and a chance to contribute to meaningful change.

Benefits

37 hour working week

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Statutory pension

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an HR Business Partner or equivalent in a Not for Profit or Public Sector organisation.
• Hands-on experience with change management, ER casework, TUPE, performance management, and talent strategy.
• Strong UK employment law knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist HR guidance aligned with best practices and legislation.
• Lead employee relations cases and manage change initiatives.
• Drive TUPE transfers and facilitate consultations.

Skills

Change management

Employee relations

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching

Data analysis

Education

CIPD qualification (Level 5+)

Job description

• Are you strong in complex ER
• Happy to travel 2 days a week

About Our Client

Are you an experienced HR professional eager to make a tangible difference in the not‑for‑profit space?

As a trusted People Partner, you will embed within our operations, identifying key opportunities to build people capability, performance, and organisational effectiveness. You'll advise senior managers, influence at strategic levels, and co-deliver our evolving HR strategy.

Job Description

• Provide specialist HR guidance aligned with best practice, current and emerging UK employment legislation, and company standards.
• Lead employee relations cases - structuring strong resolutions, supporting tribunal responses, and managing change initiatives including restructures and redundancies.
• Drive TUPE transfers: facilitate consultations, oversee due diligence and liaise with external partners when required.
• Coach and empower line managers with legal compliance and best practice across ER, performance, reward, engagement, and development.
• Partner with operational Directors and senior leadership to craft and execute people plans in support of wider business strategy.
• Interpret and act on people analytics and survey insights; use these to shape engagement, performance, recognition, and retention strategies.
• Support recruitment, talent spotting, and succession planning, embedding learning and development activity at a hub and organisational level.
• Lead reward initiatives and employee experience enhancements that reflect our values.
• Collaborate seamlessly with the People Team and operational hubs, covering nominated areas and providing interim support as needed.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven track record as an HR Business Partner, People Partner, or equivalent in a Not for Profit or Public Sector organisation.
• Hands-on experience with change management, ER casework, TUPE, performance management, and talent strategy.
• CIPD-qualified (Level 5+) or equivalent, with strong UK employment law knowledge.
• Excellent influencing, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Data-driven and insightful; able to translate metrics into impactful people plans.

What's on Offer

• Make a real difference: contribute to meaningful change across services.
• Be part of a collaborative, values-driven culture that invests in people.
• 37 hour working week.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Statutory pension.
• Discounts.
• Hybrid working - 2 days on site. Travel required.