People Partner (Job Share) - #147608

People Partner (Job Share)

Cambridge (with flexible home working)

Salary: from £24,045 pa (based on a 22.5-hour week) up to £39,540 per annum (based on a 37-hour week)

Permanent

Hours: from 22.5 on a job-share basis but will consider up to 37 hours per week (3 - 5 days)

Benefits: 28 days annual leave, pro-rata (plus option to buy/sell up to 5 days, pro rata), private health insurance, employee discount scheme, defined contributions pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, focus on learning and wellbeing.

Are you passionate about working with people and making a positive impact in the workplace? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can support employee growth and ensure compliance with employment regulations? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking an experienced, supportive and proactive People Partner to join our team on a job share basis. This role offers flexibility, making it ideal for those looking to balance work and personal commitments.

We are a charitable housing association managing around 1500 homes in Cambridge and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide great value, low-cost homes and deliver excellent customer service. We are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting our employees' wellbeing and professional growth. Be part of a team that values learning, inclusion, diversity and continuous improvement. We have held Investors in People Gold accreditation since 2020.

As People Partner, you will help develop and implement our People Strategy, manage the entire recruitment and onboarding process and serve as the first point of contact for people-related enquiries.

You will resolve employee conflicts, promote a positive workplace culture, guide managers on performance management and support training and development. You will also provide cover for the Resources Manager, including administering payroll and benefits programmes and assist in salary reviews.

We are looking for someone with a CIPD qualification or equivalent (Level 5 or above preferred) but we also welcome applicants who are part qualified. You should have at least 3-5 years of employee management experience, preferably in a similar setting. You need to have experience in developing and implementing employee policies, handling employee relations, recruitment and performance management.

Strong knowledge of UK employment law, excellent communication skills and proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite are essential. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organisational and time-management skills.

Hear from Our Team: Watch our video to see why our employees love working with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT1-HCTrKhA

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a supporting statement / covering letter, providing evidence of how your values, skills and experience match our Values and the person specification.