Strategic HR Business Partner (Contract) Change & Leadership

Jobs for Humanity; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Homes England seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to deliver strategic HR services inside IR35 for a 6‑month contract. The role is hybrid with 2–3 days per week on site in Newcastle or Leeds and the remainder work from home.

You will partner with senior leaders, coordinate change initiatives, and shape workforce plans to support the agency's housing and regeneration goals. The ideal candidate will be a CIPD member or hold an equivalent HR qualification, with proven business partnering

Qualifications

• Chartered member of the CIPD or a degree/NVQ level 7 equivalent in Human Resource Management.
• Experience in effective business partnering.
• Demonstrable business acumen and leadership skills.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven track record delivering change and improving productivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, integrated HR services to a Directorate to enable business strategy.
• Act as a trusted HR partner to senior leaders, aligning people plans with objectives.
• Influence stakeholders to drive change and ensure project alignment with the strategic vision.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures within the People Function.
• Coach senior management to resolve people issues and support organizational change.

Skills

CIPD membership

Business partnering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

HR generalist

Networking

Education

Degree in HR or equivalent

Job description

Homes England seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to deliver strategic HR services inside IR35 for a 6‑month contract. The role is hybrid with 2–3 days per week on site in Newcastle or Leeds and the remainder work from home.

You will partner with senior leaders, coordinate change initiatives, and shape workforce plans to support the agency's housing and regeneration goals. The ideal candidate will be a CIPD member or hold an equivalent HR qualification, with proven business partnering