Human Resource Business Partner jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Home-based with national travel in the South / North

Reporting to: Director of HR and Resourcing

Join us in making a difference!

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. Our services provide safe and stimulating environments for adults and young people, and we’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to help us deliver on this mission.

As a HR Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in delivering our people strategy and supporting the business to achieve its objectives. You’ll lead on HR projects and change initiatives, while coaching and empowering managers to create a positive culture and manage performance effectively. This is a senior-level role requiring strong commercial awareness, experience and the ability to handle complex employee relations issues.

• Drive the implementation of the People Plan to meet business goals.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are compliant, consistent, and up to date.
• Lead strategic HR projects and integrations.
• Coach and train managers on HR processes and best practice.
• Manage complex disciplinary, grievance, and performance cases.
• Oversee change initiatives such as TUPE transfers and restructures.
• Produce insightful HR reports and analyse trends to drive improvement.
• Line manage HR Officers and mentor team members.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Director of HR & Resourcing when required.

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience in a senior HR role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, including TUPE and redundancy.
• Proven experience in generalist HR at a senior level (care sector experience desirable).
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, under pressure, and to deadlines.
• Proactive, dynamic, and results-focused with a collaborative approach.

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

• Emotional Support: 24 / 7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

• We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom.
• We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace UK & Ireland.
• We are a Disability confident committed company.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well‑being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.