Job Details

People Business Partner

Salary: £45,000 (FTC to July 2026)

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite)

Hours: 37 per week (8am-4pm, flexibility required)

An exciting opportunity for a People Business Partner to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation during a key period of growth and transformation. This role will provide hands-on HR partnership across the employee lifecycle, supporting managers and teams through effective people processes, employee relations, and strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with leaders to deliver effective people strategies that support organisational goals.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations cases, ensuring timely and compliant resolution.
• Lead and support performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Drive people projects and initiatives across wellbeing, policy review, and employee engagement.
• Support recruitment strategy and workforce planning in partnership with line managers.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to ensure consistent processes, data accuracy, and high standards across all people operations.
• Contribute to strategic HR planning, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Line manage People Advisors and HR Operations team members, supporting development and performance.

About You:

• Proven experience as a People/HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor in a fast-paced, operational environment.
• Strong background in employee relations, with confidence handling complex casework.
• Experienced in performance management, succession planning, and recruitment strategy.
• Structured and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Process-oriented mindset - confident reviewing, refining, and embedding HR policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Benefits:

• Salary £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
• 17.1% employer pension contribution
• Minimum 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working (min 3 days onsite)
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

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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