HR Business Partner

HRBP | Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid | Sevenoaks | £52K

We are partnering with a national charity who are recruiting for a strategic, data led and commercially aligned HRBP. You will operate as a trusted internal consultant to senior leads and operations teams , delivering a proactive, forward thinking HR service across your designated area supporting c350 people nationally, so some travel will be required monthly.

You will play a key role in shaping and embedding the people strategy, supporting leaders to improve capability, performance and engagement while ensuring the organisation operates in line with best practice, employment legislation, and its values. This is a senior-level role requiring strong influencing skills, credibility with stakeholders, and the ability to balance strategic delivery with complex operational employee relations in a multi-site, service-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and resolve complex employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary escalations, whistleblowing, and employment tribunal preparation
Act as HR lead on organisational change, including restructures and redundancies, ensuring compliance and high levels of engagement
Lead and manage TUPE transfers, supporting bid activity, due diligence, consultation processes, and stakeholder engagement
Provide expert coaching, guidance, and training to line managers on legal compliance and best practice
Analyse risk and ensure organisational interests are protected through consistent, robust HR practice
Partner with senior leaders to develop and deliver people plans aligned to business and organisational strategy
Use HR metrics and engagement data to provide insight, identify trends and shape proactive interventions
Support the development of policies and practices that reflect best practice, legislative requirements, and organisational values
Contribute to bid support and local negotiations where required, including the development of terms and conditions
Lead initiatives to strengthen culture, performance management, engagement, and retention across operational hubs
Coach leaders to build and sustain high-performing teams
Support talent identification, succession planning, and leadership development
Design and deliver HR and people management training at hub and organisational level
Contribute to organisational design and workforce planning initiatives

About you

Significant experience in a senior HR Business Partner / People Partner role within a service-led or commercially focused organisation
Strong track record of managing complex employee relations and organisational change
Proven experience operating in multi-site or national environments
Credibility and confidence working with senior stakeholders
Excellent working knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and TUPE
Strong commercial acumen and ability to align people strategy with business objectives
Data-led approach to insight, decision-making and performance improvement

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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