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Eastlight Community Homes

HR Business Partner (Part-time)

Braintree
£60.5k/yr
Posted about 20 hours ago
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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.

Who We Are

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.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join Eastlight Community Homes on a permanent, part-time basis, working 15 hours per week.

  • Provide strategic and operational HR support to leaders and managers, partnering with the business to deliver people-focused solutions that support organisational objectives.
  • Working as a trusted adviser, you will coach and influence managers, lead on complex employee relations matters, support organisational change and transformation, and help develop leadership capability through training and coaching.
  • You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of people policies, processes and systems.

You will have proven HR Business Partner experience in both strategic and operational environments, including managing complex employee relations cases, supporting organisational change programmes and building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Experience of TUPE, organisational design, talent management, succession planning and job evaluation would be advantageous.

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The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator with strong influencing, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills. You will have up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice, and equality, diversity and inclusion, together with a collaborative approach and commitment to creating a positive workplace culture. Chartered MCIPD status, or equivalent experience, is essential.

Benefits and Compensation

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

  • Salary: £24,538.38 pro-rata per annum, (FTE £60,528)
  • 15 hours to include a Wednesday morning and ideally 1 full day, 2 half days. Some flexibility will be required to ensure attendance at business critical meetings.
  • Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Pro-rata for Part-time
  • Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
  • Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
  • A BHSF healthcare cash plan, life assurance
  • Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

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Next Steps

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 recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Important Dates

  • Closing Date: 7 September 2026 at 23:59
  • Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held dynamically, via Microsoft Teams.

We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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Skills

Strategic HR Support
Operational HR
Employee Relations
Organisational Change
Leadership Coaching
TUPE
Organisational Design
Talent Management
Succession Planning
Job Evaluation
UK Employment Law
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Negotiation
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Stakeholder Management

Location

Braintree, England, United Kingdom

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