People Partner

Northern Recruitment Group; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Temporary assignment (min 3 months)

Job summary

Northern Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced People Partner to join its busy People & Culture team in the UK. You will manage a varied employee relations caseload and provide practical, commercially focused HR advice to managers.

The role requires strong ER experience, a CIPD qualification, and solid knowledge of UK employment legislation. You will work hybrid, supporting managers and contributing to policy development.

Qualifications

• Experience as People Partner / HR Business Partner or similar.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Confident advising and influencing managers at different levels.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied employee relations caseload including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance management and investigations.
• Provide practical, legally sound advice on legislation, policies and procedures to managers.
• Support formal employee relations meetings, including preparing documentation and outcome letters.
• Advise on organisational change, restructures and TUPE processes where required.
• Build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders to resolve people matters.
• Coach and support managers to build confidence in handling ER issues.
• Maintain accurate case records, identify trends and escalate risks as needed.
• Support review and development of HR policies and guidance.
• Contribute to wider People & Culture initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Stakeholder management

Communication

Autonomy

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced People Partner to join a busy People & Culture team within a well-established organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee relations who can hit the ground running and provide practical, commercially focused advice and support to managers.

The successful candidate will manage a varied employee relations caseload, working closely with managers to resolve people matters effectively while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.

The Role

As People Partner, you will act as a key point of contact for managers, providing proactive and professional HR advice across a broad range of employee relations matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance management and investigations.

• Providing clear, practical advice and guidance to managers on employment legislation, HR policies and procedures.

• Supporting formal employee relations meetings, including preparing documentation, correspondence and outcome letters.

• Advising on organisational change, restructures and TUPE processes where required.

• Building strong working relationships with managers and key stakeholders to support the effective resolution of people matters.

• Coaching and supporting managers to develop their confidence in managing employee relations issues.

• Maintaining accurate case management records, identifying trends and escalating potential risks where appropriate.

• Supporting the review and development of HR policies, procedures and guidance.

• Contributing to wider People & Culture initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

About You

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who is confident managing employee relations matters independently and can quickly establish credibility with managers and stakeholders.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a People Partner, HR Business Partner, HR Advisor or similar role with a strong employee relations focus.

• A CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience.

• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish.

• Confidence advising and influencing managers at different levels.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and manage a busy caseload.

• A pragmatic, professional and solutions-focused approach.

What's on Offer?

• Temporary assignment for a minimum of three months.

• £24.94 per hour

• Hybrid Working

• Opportunity to join an established and supportive People & Culture team.

• A varied and hands-on role with responsibility for managing employee relations matters.

• The opportunity to make an immediate impact within a busy HR function.