Sue Ryder
Human Resources Business Partner
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People Business Partner
Church Road, Leckhampton, GL53 0QJ.
22.5 hours per week over 3 days
£40,400 per annum, pro rata
This role is home based with a minimum of 1 day per week at Leckhampton Court Hospice - You must not live more than 25 miles from site. You will also be required to regularly attend on site meetings and other travel on a weekly basis.
At Sue Ryder, we're here to ensure everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. With compassion, expertise and dedication, we provide personalised care and support when it matters most.
We're looking for an experienced People Business Partner to join our People Directorate and help shape an inclusive, high-performing culture across our organisation.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys building trusted relationships with managers and supporting them through complex people matters.
Working in partnership with operational leaders at Leckhampton Court Hospice/South West Region you'll provide expert advice on employee relations, employment law and people practices, ensuring decisions are legally compliant, values-led and commercially informed.
Alongside managing a varied caseload of complex employee relations matters, you'll contribute to organisation-wide people initiatives, coach managers to build confidence and capability, support wellbeing initiatives, and play a key role in embedding inclusive people practices across Sue Ryder.
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This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to influence positive change while helping colleagues deliver exceptional care and support.
About you
You'll be an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively to find practical solutions.
You'll have excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, be confident managing complex employee relations cases, and be able to balance operational priorities with longer-term organisational goals. You'll be proactive, resilient and committed to delivering an outstanding internal customer experience.
Minimum Essential Criteria
To qualify for our Disability Confident 'Offer an Interview' scheme, applicants must demonstrate that they meet the following minimum essential criteria:
- Experience of managing complex employee relations cases and providing HR advice to managers.
- Good working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Must live no more than 25 miles from the Hospice
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Desirable Criteria
- Experience of TUPE.
- Experience within healthcare, charity or retail environments.
- Experience contributing to organisational change or people projects.
- Creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- 27 days annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Death in Service benefit
- Staff discount on Sue Ryder retail purchases
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development opportunities
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and disabled people.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be offered an interview. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate fully.
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