Sue Ryder
Human Resources Business Partner
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People Business Partner
East of England
£40,000 per annum
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid – 4 days on site(s) and 1 day from home
4 Month Fixed Term Contract
Must be based within an easy commute of both Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough and St Johns in Moggerhanger
Formal remote interviews to take place on Tuesday the 29th of September
Become a part of our story.
Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a People Business Partner to help us get there.
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 personalized care and support when it matters most.
You will be responsible for:
- Building strong relationships with managers and providing HR advice
- Managing complex employee relations cases
- Advising on employment law and people practices
- Coaching managers to build capability
- Supporting wellbeing and inclusion initiatives
- Contributing to organization-wide people projects
- Ensuring compliant, values-led people decisions
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About you
We’re looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you’re keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you’ll fit right in.
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 organizational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and prioritize effectively.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of TUPE.
- Experience within healthcare, charity or retail environments.
- Experience contributing to organizational change or people projects.
- Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
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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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