The Barnet Group
Human Resources Business Partner Part-time
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Looking for a people-focused HR role where you can make a real impact?
At The Barnet Group, our people help improve the lives of more than 14,000 families across Barnet every day. We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People team and play a key role in shaping the experience of our people across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded HR Business Partner who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing leaders and driving positive people outcomes. You'll partner with managers across the business to deliver innovative people solutions, support organisational change and help create an inclusive, high-performing workplace where our people can thrive.
If you're passionate about helping organisations achieve their goals through their people, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As our HR Business Partner, you'll work closely with middle and senior managers to provide expert advice, coaching and guidance across the full employee lifecycle. You'll be a trusted partner, helping leaders make informed decisions that support both business objectives and positive people experiences.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Shape and influence people strategies across a diverse organisation.
- Lead on complex people matters, including employee relations and organisational change.
- Support workforce planning and talent development initiatives.
- Drive improvements in people practices, engagement and performance.
- Partner with leaders to create an inclusive culture where people feel valued, respected and supported.
- Work collaboratively with a supportive and experienced People team.
About the Role
As an HR Business Partner, you will:
- Partner with managers to deliver effective and pragmatic people solutions.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, attendance, organisational change and workforce planning.
- Coach and support managers to build confidence in managing people issues.
- Use people data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Support organisational development initiatives that enhance the experience of our people.
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, influencing and challenging constructively where needed.
- Ensure people practices remain compliant with employment legislation and organisational policies.
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This is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to work both remotely and on-site. You'll be based at our Colindale office and will also visit other locations across the Borough as required. To support collaboration and team connection, you'll spend a minimum of two days per week working in person, with the remainder of your time working remotely.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with experienced HR professionals who can bring:
- Experience working in a generalist HR or HR Business Partner role.
- Strong knowledge of HR processes and employment legislation.
- Experience supporting employee relations cases and organisational change programmes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to influence, coach and challenge managers effectively.
- A solutions-focused approach to resolving people challenges.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build credibility quickly.
Most importantly, you'll be passionate about supporting people, developing leaders and helping create a workplace where everyone can succeed.
Why Join The Barnet Group?
We're committed to making The Barnet Group a fantastic place to work for all our people. Alongside a supportive culture, we offer:
- Flexible pension and benefit allowance of 5% of your base salary, including Medical Cash Plan, Dental Insurance and shopping discounts.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service
- Option to buy or sell up to five days annual leave each year
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (2 days in office)
- Life assurance (3x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Volunteering opportunities
- Career development through mentoring
- Access to extensive learning and development opportunities
- Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing support
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About The Barnet Group
The Barnet Group is a local authority-owned organisation that exists to make a positive difference to people's lives. Through our housing, property and support services, we provide homes, services and opportunities that help individuals, families and communities thrive across the London Borough of Barnet.
Every day, our people work together to deliver services that improve wellbeing, support independence and create stronger communities.
Our values guide everything we do:
- Show Respect – We respect each other and our customers.
- Find Solutions – We work together to meet people's needs.
- Make a Difference – We create positive change to people's lives.
We're committed to creating a workplace where all people feel welcome, supported and able to succeed, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation. We are a 'Disability Confident' employer.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're an experienced HR Business Partner who is passionate about supporting people, influencing leaders and driving positive people outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
This is your opportunity to join an organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do, helping shape the future of our workforce while making a meaningful difference to local communities.
Apply today and take the next step in your HR career with The Barnet Group. We welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds who share our values and commitment to inclusion.
Closing Date: 23:59 on 9th September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage early applications.
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