Job Type: People Partner (Human Resources)
Location: Tyne and Wear
Job Type: Temporary (6-month contract)
Start Date: 16 March 2026
End Date: 30 September 2026
Pay rate: £21.52 per hour
Working Hours:
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
37 hours per week
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced People Partner to join the People & Culture team on a temporary contract.
In this role you will deliver a high-quality, customer-focused HR service, providing professional advice and support to managers and employees across the organisation. You will play a key role in managing employee relations matters, supporting managers, and ensuring policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide advice and guidance on complex and sensitive employee relations cases.
Support and train managers and staff across a range of HR matters.
Monitor HR data and reports to identify trends and drive improvements.
Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
Deliver people-related activities across the employee lifecycle. Requirements
CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in a People Partner or HR advisory role, ideally within the public sector or emergency services.
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, including a Standard DBS check, occupational health assessment, substance misuse test, right-to-work and reference checks