Regional HR Business Partner

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national accountancy firm in the Yorkshire region seeks a Regional People Partner to support multiple offices during a period of significant transformation. The role requires proven HR partner experience, navigating complex employee issues and supporting M&A initiatives. The position offers a salary of up to £65,000 and a hybrid model of work, with flexibility to travel across the region.

Benefits

Private medical cover

25 days holiday

Life assurance (x2)

Dental and optical cash plan

4% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a HR Business Partner role, ideally within professional services.
• Hands-on experience supporting M&A or transformation programmes.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Support several offices across the East region as a trusted advisor.
• Manage complex employee relations cases and embed consistent frameworks.
• Navigate the transformation during high-growth periods.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Hands-on M&A support

Navigating high-growth environments

Education

CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent)

CIPD Level 5 (minimum)

Job description

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Ashley Kate is pleased to be working with a leading national accountancy firm based in the Yorkshire region, currently on an exciting growth journey. As part of this, their People team is expanding, and they are now looking for a confident, hands-on Regional People Partner to help shape the function during this fast-paced period of transformation. This is a hybrid role, offering 2 days working from home and 3 days based in one of the Yorkshire offices, with travel to other sites in the region as required. The offices include Sheffield, Wakefield, Halifax, Preston and Burnley.

This isn't a business-as-usual position. With frequent M&A activity, a mix of legacy offices and newly acquired entities, and no HRIS currently in place, the team is actively building structure while delivering at pace. They are very much in need of someone that can confidently navigate the transformation period.

As Regional People Partner, you will support several offices across the East region, acting as a trusted advisor to local leadership. The role involves handling a broad range of people matters from managing complex employee relations cases, to embedding consistent frameworks around performance, competencies, and policies.

As the firm evolves, the People team is introducing KPI frameworks, improving compliance, and shifting the conversation towards a more commercial, aligned people approach. Headcount is set to grow to around 600 employees by the end of the year.

This role would suit someone confident operating in ambiguous, high-growth environments, with the ability to bring gravitas and structure to people issues from day one. Experience within professional services or a multi-entity setting would be highly beneficial.

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to £65,000
• Hybrid working: 3 days in-office, 2 from home
• Private medical cover
• 25 days holiday
• Life assurance (x2)
• Dental and optical cash plan
• 4% pension contribution (salary sacrifice scheme in rollout phase)

What You'll Need:

• Proven experience in a HR Business Partner role, ideally within professional services
• Hands-on experience supporting M&A or transformation programmes
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) preferred; minimum of Level 5 required
• Willingness and flexibility to travel within the region

If you thrive in a hands-on environment and have a strong track record in HR partnering, transformation, and M&A, please contact Cameron Davies on 0114 221 8000 for more information.

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