Senior HR Business Partner

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

Job summary

A leading national charity is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support with a focus on complex employee relations. This home-based role requires UK-wide travel and aims to significantly impact the organisation’s operations. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in HR, ideally within the charity sector and possess CIPD qualifications. The role offers a salary of £55k plus benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Benefits package

Flexible working options

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR support across assigned directorates.
• Lead complex employee relations cases with sound judgment.
• Support organisational change initiatives.

Skills

Complex employee relations knowledge

UK employment law

Building relationships with stakeholders

Collaboration

Managing sensitive situations

Education

CIPD qualified 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.

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 (phone number removed).

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we\'re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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