People and Culture Partner

Aira

. Build strong relationships with managers and team leaders, providing practical, commercially aware advice .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,000 - £48,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing employee relations casework, supporting performance management, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders while utilizing HR data for informed decision-making.

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HR Business Partner ExperienceCIPD Level 5UK Employment Law KnowledgeEmployee Relations Casework ManagementPerformance Management Support

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Hard Skills

Employee Relations CaseworkPerformance ManagementHR Data AnalysisPolicy ComplianceCoaching SkillsConflict ResolutionDecision MakingAttention to DetailChange ManagementTraining Delivery

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelHR Data Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Level 5

Industry Keywords

Employment Rights Act 2025Employee EngagementOrganisational ChangeDisciplinariesGrievancesCapability ManagementSickness AbsenceRestructure Consultations1-2-1sEmployee Surveys

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build strong relationships with managers and team leaders, providing practical, commercially aware advice
Use people data, including turnover, absence and engagement trends, to identify issues and agree actions with managers
Manage employee relations casework end to end, including disciplinaries, grievances, capability, probation and sickness absence
Coach managers to handle day-to-day people issues confidently
Support organisational change, including restructure consultations
Help maintain policy compliance as the Employment Rights Act 2025 comes into effect
Lead performance and development activities, including objectives, 1-2-1s and development reviews
Deliver manager training, including the Leading the Aira Way programme
Support engagement and retention through employee surveys and the employee forum
Work with the Head of People Operations, Talent Acquisition Partner, People & Culture Coordinator and Group People team
Occasionally travel to the Sheffield site

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience as an HR Business Partner, or as a senior HR Advisor ready to step into a partnering role
CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law
Experience managing employee relations casework independently
Experience supporting managers through performance management and change
Strong attention to detail
Good Excel and HR data skills
Communication and coaching skills to build trusted relationships with managers
Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role
Strong knowledge of UK employment laws and HR best practices
Excellent problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills
Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
Experience in performance management and employee engagement initiatives
Analytical skills to interpret HR data and drive informed decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Health Cash Plan
Reward Gateway (shopping discount)
Life insurance
Car salary sacrifice scheme
Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)