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People Business Partner

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experienced HR professional
  • CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience partnering with leaders across multiple sites

Responsibilities

  • Advise leaders on HR and people matters
  • Support employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment law and policies
  • Contribute to organisational change, including restructures or service transitions
  • Support engagement and wellbeing initiatives across the region

Key facts

Other skills

  • Coaching
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building

About the company

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Humankind Charity

Non-profit Organization - Charity

Humankind is committed to reducing deprivation and exclusion and to improving people’s wellbeing. Humankind is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. We have over 1,500 staff and around 100 volunteers providing services for over 85,000 people. Our specialist services include substance use, clinical, employment training and education, housing services, housing support and health, young people and families services. We also offer affordable accommodation as a Registered Social Landlord via Humankind Housing and promote volunteering/employment opportunities through MoreTime UK, Humankind’s social enterprise.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryNon-profit Organization - Charity
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

People Business Partner

Location: South Yorkshire
Working Hours: 37 Hours

Contract type: 12-months Fixed Term
Salary: £38,960 - £48,960

Please note, travel across this region may be expected.

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. 

 

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. 

About the Role

As a People Business Partner, you’ll support managers across your region with effective, values‑driven people practices. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, helping leaders with performance, engagement, workforce planning and day‑to‑day HR matters, while contributing to long‑term cultural and organisational development.

Key Duties

  • Advise leaders on HR and people matters.

  • Support employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment law and policies.

  • Contribute to organisational change, including restructures or service transitions.

  • Support engagement and wellbeing initiatives across the region.

  • Partner with central HR teams to deliver a smooth employee experience.

  • Coach managers to strengthen their confidence and capability in people management.

About You

You’re an experienced HR professional who builds strong, credible relationships and balances strategic thinking with practical support. You bring solid HR knowledge, strong communication and problem‑solving skills, and experience partnering with leaders across multiple sites. CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) is essential, along with a proactive, people‑focused approach.

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What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

  • 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

  • Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

  • Life assurance (3× annual salary)

  • Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

  • Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

  • Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

  • 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

  • Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals

  • £500 Recommend a Friend bonus

  • Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

  • Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

  • Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. 

 

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme  - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

Closing Date:

2026-07-26

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