Senior HR Business Partner

Ashley Kate HR; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national charity seeks an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support. The role involves advising senior leaders, handling complex employee relations, and promoting a culture of inclusion. Suitable candidates will have strong knowledge of UK employment law, a background in the charity sector, and the ability to build trusted relationships. This is a home-based role with UK-wide travel as required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams.
• Lead on complex employee relations cases.
• Support organisational change initiatives.
• Collaborate with the HR team for innovative solutions.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Skills

Complex employee relations knowledge

UK employment law

Stakeholder relationship building

Collaborative working style

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

• Job Reference: JN -082025-63224_1758095991

Home-based with UK-wide travel as required

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.

Senior HR Business Partner - 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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

Senior HR Business Partner - 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

0203 8001500

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