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As Senior HR Business Partner, you will be a key leader in the people function, driving organisational design, culture development, and complex change management programmes. You'll lead critical HR projects such as restructures and TUPE transfers, delivering practical solutions and embedding systemic maturity within a dynamic, start-up-like environment.
Our client is a respected organisation within the not-for-profit sector, with a focus on delivering meaningful services to communities. As a medium-sized entity, they are committed to fostering a collaborative and professional environment that values employee contributions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly purpose-driven charity making an extraordinary impact on some of society's most vulnerable people. The organisation operates with the agility of a start-up but is building systemic change and maturity, emphasising collaboration.
The HR team works closely with operations, leveraging strong relationships to drive success in a challenging low-margin sector. The organisation boasts exceptional achievements, including 96% good or outstanding service quality, industry-leading colleague engagement levels across the sector and beyond.
This success stems from a deep cultural commitment to colleague experience and requires the highest levels of emotional intelligence and elegance in applying HR specialisms. For the right Senior HR Business Partner, this environment offers a highly challenging, professionally rewarding opportunity to refine your skills amid the nuanced dynamics of behavioural change.
Description
Key Responsibilities:
Organisational Restructures:
- Lead workforce restructures aligned with business goals, managing consultation processes with employees and unions where needed. Provide clear communication and support for affected colleagues, ensuring legal compliance and empathetic handling
- TUPE Transfers:
- Oversee TUPE transfers for both incoming and outgoing teams, coordinating with legal, operational, and HR stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions, effective communication, and integration post-transfer.
- Change Management Programmes:
- Design and deliver complex change initiatives that embed cultural and behavioural shifts across the organisation. Coach leaders and teams through change, promoting engagement and resilience.
- HR Projects:
- Lead HR initiatives that build organisational capability and improve colleague experience, including talent management, performance frameworks, and engagement strategies.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Flex your influencing style to work effectively with all stakeholders, from the CEO to frontline staff. Build strong, trusted relationships that enable collaboration and delivery.
- Leadership and Team Development:
- Be a completer and finisher-someone who delivers outcomes and motivates the HR team by setting clear direction, modelling best practice, and fostering a supportive environment.
- Compliance and Best Practice:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, ensuring policies and procedures reflect current standards and organisational values.
Profile
The ideal candidate will be immediately available/able to start in September at the latest and have the following:
- Strong technical understanding of organisational design, culture, and change management, with proven experience in delivering restructures, TUPE transfers, and complex change programmes.
- Ability to flex your leadership style to engage all levels of the organisation-from executive leadership to frontline colleagues-building trust and influence across diverse teams.
- A completer and finisher who drives delivery and accountability, able to lead and inspire the HR team effectively.
- Experience working in regulated environments such as Health & Social Care, Housing, large charities, retail, or hospitality sectors.
- Exceptional emotional intelligence with a collaborative, humble approach that rejects hierarchy and values purpose and impact.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, start-up style culture while embedding long-term systemic improvements.
Job Offer
- A 12-month fixed term contract with flexible remote working.
- Weekly travel between Manchester and London to collaborate with leadership and operational teams.
- The chance to work in a purpose-led organisation where your HR expertise drives real societal impact.
- A supportive, high-performing team culture that values collaboration, humility, and professional growth.
If you are ready to take on a rewarding role as a Senior HR Business Partner within the not-for-profit sector, we encourage you to apply today!
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#J-18808-Ljbffr- Location:
- England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £100,000 - £125,000
- Category:
- Human Resources