Senior HR Business Partner

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support and act as an advisor to senior leadership teams. This remote role requires knowledge of UK employment law and experience in employee relations. You will partner with multiple directorates, drive cultural excellence, and support organizational change while championing diversity and inclusion. The position comes with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior business partnering role.
• Experience within the charity sector or complex organization is desirable.
• Flexibility to work remotely with occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR support across assigned directorates.
• Lead on complex employee relations cases.
• Support organizational change initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR team for solutions.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Experience in employee relations

Ability to build relationships with stakeholders

Collaborative working style

Resilience in managing challenging situations

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Senior HR Business Partner. Home-based with UK-wide travel as required. Salary: 55k + benefits. 12-month fixed-term contract.

We are delighted to be partnering with a leading national charity in the search for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation that makes a real difference every day, working as part of a collaborative team of HRBPs supporting multiple directorates across the charity.

The Role

As Senior HR Business Partner, you'll act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams, delivering expert HR guidance across a broad portfolio. You'll play a pivotal role in driving a culture of excellence, ensuring people practices are aligned with organisational priorities while upholding fairness, consistency, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with directors and senior managers to provide strategic HR support across assigned directorates.
• Leading on complex and sensitive employee relations cases, bringing sound judgement and risk management expertise.
• Supporting organisational change initiatives, including restructures, TUPE, and culture development.
• Working collaboratively with the wider HR team to deliver innovative and consistent solutions.
• Acting as a champion for equality, diversity, and inclusion within all people practices.

About You

We are seeking a confident and credible HR professional with proven experience in a senior business partnering role. You'll bring:

• Strong knowledge of complex employee relations and UK employment law.
• Experience gained within the charity sector, not-for-profit, or a similarly complex organisation (desirable).
• The ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, balancing strategic insight with hands-on delivery.
• A collaborative style with the resilience to manage sensitive and challenging situations.
• Flexibility to work remotely with occasional travel across the UK.
• Ideally you will be CIPD qualified or equivalent and have experience of working with unions.

This is a chance to use your HR expertise to make a real difference in an organisation that impacts thousands of lives across the UK. You'll join a supportive, values-driven environment where your voice and professional knowledge will help shape the future of the charity.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and bring your skills to a role with genuine purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Jacqui

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