Job Description
A beautifully positioned opportunity has arisen for a relationship-led HR Business Partner to join a highly values-driven, community-based organisation undergoing an exciting transformation in its people function.
This is not a traditional operational HRBP role. Instead, this position is centred around presence, partnership and trust - supporting leaders across a network of established communities and acting as a visible, strategic people partner embedded within the organisation.
Working closely with senior stakeholders and leadership teams, you will play a key role in strengthening organisational culture, leadership capability and employee experience through thoughtful, relational HR support.
This role would suit an emotionally intelligent and commercially aware HR professional who enjoys building genuine relationships, working autonomously and influencing with warmth, credibility and calm authority.
The successful candidate will:
Build trusted relationships across a portfolio of communities and departmentsSpend time visibly embedded within communities, developing an understanding of local dynamics and leadership needsSupport managers and leaders with people development, team effectiveness, onboarding, wellbeing and performance conversationsProvide coaching and practical guidance to stakeholders navigating people challenges and organisational changeAct as a key connector between central HR and operational teams, ensuring consistency, alignment and trustSupport a culture of dignity, professionalism and psychological safety across the organisationEscalate formal ER matters appropriately while maintaining supportive local relationshipsContribute to wider HR transformation and continuous improvement initiativesThis role is intentionally non-transactional in focus. Recruitment, formal employee relations, payroll and policy ownership sit elsewhere within the HR function, allowing this position to focus fully on strategic partnership and people engagement.
You will also hold line management responsibility for a junior HR team member, providing guidance, mentoring and operational oversight.
We are looking for:
Previous experience in a HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor capacityStrong relationship-building and stakeholder management skillsA calm, emotionally intelligent and highly professional approachThe ability to influence with diplomacy and credibilityExperience operating within complex, values-led or community-focused environmentsA proactive, visible and solutions-oriented working styleExcellent communication skills and sound professional judgementSomeone comfortable navigating sensitive situations with warmth, discretion and appropriate boundariesThe culture is collaborative, people-centred and deeply values-driven. This is an organisation where emotional intelligence, presence and integrity are genuinely valued, and where HR is seen as a trusted partner rather than simply a support function.
Hybrid working is offered, with a minimum of two days per week spent visiting assigned communities, one day in the North Finchley head office, and the remaining time flexible. The role is 35 hours per week Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm and early finishes on Fridays *1pm in the winter and 3pm in the summer months).
I have worked with them many times through the years growing the team and highly recommend them for a long term, sometimes chaotic and busy, but with such a friendly culture, role
Leaman Consulting are an equal opportunities employer.