People Partner

Overview

The People Partner works closely with directors and their managers to deliver People Team services for employees, volunteers and trustees. The role involves coaching and consulting that aligns People and Culture best practice with commercial business imperatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR coaching and consulting to support leaders in proactive planning and effective management practices, driving staff engagement and performance. • Champion a positive, inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports the wellbeing of all employees, volunteers and trustees. • Partner with the Senior Organisational Change Manager and other People Partners to ensure fair and comprehensive support for mandatory compulsory mandatory mandatory prop. Note: Not open to sponsorship.

Role Requirements

• Work closely with the Senior Organisational Change Manager and the other People Partners to ensure that all employees, volunteers and trustees are supported and treated fairly.
• Support the Senior Organisational Change Manager in ensuring that the People Team achieves its wider organisational goals.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports the wellbeing of employees, volunteers and trustees.
• Assist in the streamlining and automation of processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Undertake other duties within your skill set as reasonably required by the organisation.
• Provide expert advice and support on employee relations matters, including performance management, conduct and conflict resolution.
• Manage disciplinary, grievance and attendance issues.
• Support managers in navigating sickness management procedures, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies while prioritising employee well‑being and a smooth return‑to‑work process, including conducting return‑to‑work interviews.
• Work with the People Team Reward & People Insights Manager to analyse and support the preparation of the annual Gender Pay Reporting and action planning.
• Support the development and implementation of the HR System and assist with any changes to HR processes linked to system changes.
• Manage SelectHR (including OH) and all People Partnering responsibilities linked to the systems.

Benefits

Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible benefits platform, on‑site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, time‑out days for menopause symptoms, and gender reassignment leave. Additional annual leave days are awarded for long service (35‑41 days including bank holidays). Other benefits include free on‑site parking, a staff shuttle service, subsidised cafeteria, on‑site staff accommodation (subject to availability), and the option to retain an NHS pension or join an alternative scheme.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background and will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and are therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview to assess suitability for work with children and youth.