Head of HR Business Partnering

1 week ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Mental Health Concern Full time

We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join us as a Head of HR Business Partner.


Reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO), this role will be responsible for leading the HR Business Partner and Advisor team and delivering the people and culture elements of our Shaping our Future strategy.

You will be part of our organisation's senior leadership team and play a key role in our journey to a high-performance culture.

The role will combine both strategic and operational elements.

You will be responsible for driving forward the ongoing people agenda and supporting the CPO in the delivery of key HR projects in line with our Shaping our Future Strategy and business transformation.

You lead a team to manage complex Employee Relations cases and support senior managers facilitating change, driving engagement, and leading on TUPE and organisation redesign and restructure.


About you

We would love to hear from you if you possess the following:

  • Are an energetic, passionate, values driven self-starter who will relish a working environment which is focussed on the delivery of excellent service.
  • Have a proven track record of leading a high performing team in which individuals are engaged and motivated.
  • Proven ability to build strong internal and external relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Commercially astute, financially literate, and able to show good commercial judgment.
  • CIPD qualified and evidence of relevant continuous professional development e.g., coaching, psychometrics.
  • Experience of leading a team of operational HR professionals within a changing and evolving culture.
  • Excellent understanding of developments in employment law and employee relations and specifically legislation governing TUPE.

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack (attached) for the full job description and person specification.

What we offer in return


We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members.

In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:

  • 30 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years' service) and with the option to purchase or sell days
  • Enhanced Pension
  • Wagestream ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
  • Refer a Friend payment, Cycle to Work & Enhanced Car schemes
  • Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
  • Free Will Writing and Confidential Financial Advice
  • Fully funded flu vaccines & eye tests
  • Technology salary sacrifice scheme for home appliances, tablets, mobiles, TV's, fitness trackers and more
  • Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
  • Volunteer Programme
  • Enhanced Life Assurance Scheme


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