Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

As a People & Culture Partner, you'll play a key role in providing day-to-day support to our people managers and driving organisational initiatives. You’ll be both a trusted advisor and a champion of our culture, offering insights through meaningful conversations and data analysis. From managing employee relations to leading HR system improvements, your work will enable us to support even more children in need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide knowledgeable, personable support to people managers, offering guidance on employee relations, absence management, and HR policies.
• Act as the in-house expert on our HR systems, ensuring accurate data management and reporting.
• Champion organisational initiatives, such as wellbeing and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategies.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with managers to support effective team leadership.
• Promote Compassion’s Christian ethos, fostering an environment where faith is nurtured and lived out in our work.

The successful candidate will be:

• A heart for Compassion’s mission to release children from poverty in Jesus' name.
• At least 3-5 years of HR/People & Culture experience, including a strong grasp of UK employment law.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly and coach managers effectively.
• Strong analytical abilities, using data to inform decisions and drive organisational improvement.
• The ablility to juggle multiple priorities with ease, be flexible and adaptable.
• A CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification.
• There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work. (You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.)

Why work for us?
At Compassion UK, you’re not just part of a team—you’re part of a mission. Our work is built on faith, and we offer an environment where your Christian values can thrive alongside your professional skills. 

This is an opportunity to make a difference, both within our organisation and for the children whose lives we touch. If you are passionate about people and ready to bring your skills to a mission-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Location, hours and benefits:

Office-based 
*Hybrid working is offered as a benefit. You may work up to 60% of your hours from home and the office is closed on Fridays.  However, we reserve the right to vary those arrangements in future.

Hours
Full time | 35 hours per week

In return, you will get

• Flexible and sociable working environment
• Free parking
• Access to Compassion House gym with shower facilities
• Time in Lieu offered
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Income Protection & Group Life cover
• Private Medical & Dental cover
• Celebrating life milestones such as, birthdays, newcomers, weddings, babies etc
• Tea and Treat Tuesday
• Fully equipped kitchen area, with lunch and break out areas
• Hot-desking, sit where you want, when you want
• Weekly team prayers and devotionals
• Compassion updates and worship events
• Casual dress code

How to Apply:
If this sounds like you, apply today and help us release even more children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

Apply by 10am on Monday, 14 October 2024
Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday, 24 October 2024

*Please submit your application as early as possible as Compassion UK reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed on application prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant applies.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK.