Senior People Business Partner

Skipton Building Society; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Skipton Building Society seeks a Senior HR Business Partner to enhance its People strategy. This strategic role involves shaping performance and engagement initiatives while supporting leaders across various functions. Join a vibrant team and make a substantial impact within a supportive and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matching pension contributions (up to 10%)

Private medical insurance

Paid volunteering days

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR, preferably in financial services or regulated industries.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with executives.
• Experience in people analytics and HR reporting.

Responsibilities

• Implement initiatives in the People Roadmap.
• Support leaders with performance enablement and coaching.
• Leverage data to track KPIs like engagement and attrition.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic change management

Business acumen

Communication

People analytics

Education

Degree or equivalent qualifications in Human Resource Management

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Type: Permanent

Job Sector: HR, Training

Region: Yorkshire

Location: Skipton

Salary Description: Competitive salary dependent on experience plus excellent benefits

Posted: 19/06/2025

Recruiter: Skipton Building Society

Job Ref: jr3266

Job Views: 2

Hours: 35 hours per week, flexible working arrangements considered. Hybrid working with an expectation of two days a week at our Head Office in Skipton. Flexibility required as and when to support business needs.

Closing Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2025

We’re seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our dynamic People Team.

In this strategic role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to leaders across Skipton Group, aligning people strategies with business goals to drive performance, engagement, and growth. You’ll be at the heart of shaping how we support our people and culture. With several exciting and innovative projects underway, there’s never been a better time to join us and make a real impact.

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job. We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and are a mutual organisation owned by our members. Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing new ideas to keep customers at the heart of what we do. Whatever your background and goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Senior People Partner, you will join a dedicated team of specialists, committed to driving the People strategy for our Enabling/Head Office support functions. You will play a pivotal role in driving organisational performance through leadership development, talent management, cultural initiatives, and workforce planning. You will:

1. Own and implement initiatives within the People Roadmap, collaborating with other areas of the People team.
2. Act as a trusted partner for people leaders, supporting business objectives through people-focused strategies.
3. Support leaders with performance enablement, development plans, and coaching, using data to identify high potential talent and address gaps.
4. Work with Talent and Development teams on succession planning and creating a pipeline of talent.
5. Leverage data and analytics to inform decisions, tracking KPIs like attrition, engagement, DEI metrics, and performance outcomes.
6. Drive a culture of accountability, inclusion, and psychological safety, using colleague feedback to enhance the experience and wellbeing.
7. Participate in projects across the People function and wider business as needed.

What Do We Need From You?

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Proven experience in a similar position, preferably in financial services or a regulated industry.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working with all levels, including executives.
• Business acumen, especially in supporting complex support functions.
• Experience in strategic change management.
• Degree or equivalent qualifications in Human Resource Management.
• Knowledge of HR practices and service delivery models.
• Excellent communication and influence skills.
• Experience with people analytics and HR reporting tools; familiarity with Workday is a plus.

What’s In It For You?

We value work/life balance and support hybrid and flexible working. Our benefits include:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Holiday trading scheme
• Matching pension contributions (up to 10%)
• Colleague mortgage benefits
• Salary sacrifice for hybrid & electric cars
• Training and development opportunities
• Private medical insurance
• Paid volunteering days
• Diverse colleague networks including Carers and Pride groups
• Health and wellbeing benefits such as cycle to work and gym discounts

If you’re passionate about People and want to make a tangible impact within a supportive and inclusive organisation, we’d love to hear from you.