Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Eastlight Community Homes; Braintree; On-site; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead their HR strategy and talent acquisition efforts. This role is vital in creating a positive work environment while ensuring compliance with employment law and managing complex employee relations. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions that shape the workforce. With a commitment to employee development and well-being, this organization offers a supportive culture and a competitive rewards package. If you are passionate about HR and want to make a significant impact in a thriving community-focused organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual wellbeing grant of £200

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Trailblazing family leave

BUPA healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Formal qualifications support

Paid professional membership

Qualifications

• Extensive HR expertise with a focus on employment law.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead business partnering and strategic talent acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and manage risks.

Skills

Employment Law Expertise

Stakeholder Influence

Employee Relations Management

Risk Mitigation

Education

Formal HR Qualifications

Professional Membership

Job description

[Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.]

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

We are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join Eastlight on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will lead and manage the organisation's business partnering and strategic talent acquisition function, ensuring a positive and productive work environment while mitigating risk and attracting the right talent.

You will have extensive HR expertise, with a strong specialisation in employment law, enabling you to provide sound legal guidance on complex HR issues. Your ability to influence senior stakeholders, manage high-level employee relations cases including leading on complex case work up to and including tribunal level and ensure compliance with employment legislation will be essential.

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

• £66,997 per annum
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Basis: Full time
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum - Subject to eligibility
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Trailblazing family leave [Maternity, Paternity and Adoption - 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay] - Subject to eligibility
• BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance.
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Application Closing Date: 31 January 2025

Interview Date: W/c 10 & 17th February 2025 via Microsoft Teams

Why should you join Eastlight?

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Any internal applications from employees whose roles are formally at risk will be given priority consideration for this position in accordance with our redeployment process.