Job Description
People Business Partner
East of England
£40,000 per annum
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid – 4 days on site(s) and 1 day from home
4 Month Fixed Term Contract
Must be based within an easy commute of both Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough and St Johns in Moggerhanger
Formal remote interviews to take place on Tuesday the 29th of September
Become a part of our story.
Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a People Business Partner to help us get there.
At Sue Ryder, we're here to ensure everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. With compassion, expertise and dedication, we provide personalised care and support when it matters most.
You will be responsible for:
Building strong relationships with managers and providing HR advice
Managing complex employee relations cases
Advising on employment law and people practices
Coaching managers to build capability
Supporting wellbeing and inclusion initiatives
Contributing to organisation-wide people projects
Ensuring compliant, values-led people decisions
About you
We’re looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you’re keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you’ll fit right in.
Minimum Essential Criteria
To qualify for our Disability Confident 'Offer an Interview' scheme, applicants must demonstrate that they meet the following minimum essential criteria:
• Experience of managing complex employee relations cases and providing HR advice to managers.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
Desirable Criteria
• Experience of TUPE.
• Experience within healthcare, charity or retail environments.
• Experience contributing to organisational change or people projects.
• Creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and disabled people.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be offered an interview. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate fully.
What you'll earn (you won't find "competitive salary” written instead of a figure on our watch!)
£40,000 per annum
What you'll receive in return (Benefits)
Benefits
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount on Sue Ryder retail purchases
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development opportunities
CIPD Requirement
Email Contact for candidates
Closing Date
Dying and grief are universal experiences, but too many people face them alone. We are a safe and reassuring hand you can reach for. From providing care and support for someone at the end of their life to helping someone manage their grief, we know there is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need.