Apply

Ready to go for it?

AI Apply speeds things up—apply directly if you prefer.

FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
Scoutfield Logo

See all jobs on Scoutfield

Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.

Discover
  • Fresh listings
  • Fast filters
  • No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Reed

Senior People Business Partner

Reed

. Support the Restart contract within the Employability Division .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited KingdomSenior💰 £55,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit
Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations, Performance Management, and Recruitment strategies while effectively partnering with stakeholders to drive HR initiatives and organizational change. Possesses strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of employment law to ensure compliance and support business needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords
HR/People Business Partner ExperienceEmployee Relations ManagementChange Management InitiativesRecruitment and SelectionEmployment Law Knowledge

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills
Performance ManagementResource and Talent PlanningOrganisation DesignAnalytical SkillsStrategic Project Delivery
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationAdaptabilityAttention to DetailInfluence and ConfidenceStrong Organisation
Industry Keywords
Employee RelationsHR Change ProgrammesHealth & Safety GuidelinesCommercial AwarenessMidlands or South Based

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the Restart contract within the Employability Division
  • Provide an effective People service by partnering with operational stakeholders, including first-line and senior managers
  • Advise and provide guidance on Employee Relations, Performance Management, Resource and Talent Planning, and Organisation Design
  • Analyse and improve performance management practices
  • Monitor and implement policies and procedures for positive, fair and legal employee relations
  • Balance resource requirements and advise on recruitment, selection, and retention strategies
  • Ensure organisational roles meet current and future business needs and deliver changes professionally and compliantly
  • Contribute to strategic HR change programmes, national projects, employment tribunal claims, L&D interventions, Health & Safety guidelines, organisational charts, secondments, contractual changes, and documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Previous experience as a HR/People Business Partner; at least 18 months-2 years is desirable
  • Experience acting as a key business partner for internal stakeholders
  • Confidence working in a fast-paced organisation and adaptability
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Experience managing complex employee relations issues
  • Employment law knowledge
  • Previous experience leading restructuring and change management initiatives
  • Experience creating and delivering key strategic projects
  • Recruitment and selection experience
  • Commercial awareness, people orientation, analytical and decisive approach, influence and confidence, attention to detail and accuracy, and strong organisation
  • Based within the Midlands or South
  • Willingness to travel across the region as required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays
  • Reed Pension Scheme
  • Award Winning Leadership & Management training
  • Professional & Personal Development Funds
  • Bi-annual pay reviews
  • Flexible working schedule
  • Training, development and progression opportunities