Employment Business Partner

GreatWell Homes

  • Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
  • £48,008 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
We’re looking for a confident and proactive Employment Business Partner to join our HR & Payroll team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on employee relations, shape people practices, and support managers across the business in delivering high-quality employment solutions.Does that sound like you? If so, keep reading about this exciting opportunity.What you’ll be doing:
  • Acting as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant advice and support.
  • Line managing and developing HR Advisors, including appraisals, 1:1s, and training support.
  • Coaching and supporting managers across the organisation to get the best from their teams.
  • Leading on HR projects such as performance management, wellbeing, learning & development, and change management.
  • Overseeing recruitment processes to ensure they are effective, inclusive, and value for money.
  • Reviewing KPIs, policies and procedures, driving improvements and innovation in HR services.
  • Supporting with payroll and HR compliance, including DBS checks, GDPR, and reporting to regulatory bodies.
  • Playing an active role in promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion across the organisation.
About you:
  • CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification (or proven experience at a senior level).
  • Experience of leading on a broad range of HR issues such as grievances, disciplinaries, restructures, redundancies and TUPE.
  • Proven management experience, with a track record of supporting and developing staff.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and its practical application.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels.
  • Organised, proactive and solutions-focused with strong judgement and critical reasoning skills.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
About us:At Greatwell Homes, we own and manage around 5,000 homes with a £23 million turnover, and our mission is to “partner with customers and communities to shape places people are proud to call home.”We’re proud to be a progressive, forward-thinking housing association, committed to delivering excellent services for our customers and a great working environment for our colleagues.In return you will benefit from:
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Health cash plan (following probation)
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Access to the Social Housing Pension Scheme
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate.Interviews to be held over Teams week commencing 15th September 2025.Greatwell Homes is a rewarding place to work. As a not-for-profit organisation, we’re committed to providing great services and high-quality living environments.Our staff are committed to meeting customer needs and helping to make our local neighbourhoods great places to live.We value our staff and always look for ways in which we can help them develop their skills and knowledge.HR Team Email:
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