People Business Partner
Location: North/West Yorkshire
Working Hours: 37 Hours
Salary: £38,960 - £48,960
Please note, travel across this region may be expected.
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
1. Advise leaders on HR and people matters.
2. Support employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment law and policies.
3. Contribute to organisational change, including restructures or service transitions.
4. Support engagement and wellbeing initiatives across the region.
5. Partner with central HR teams to deliver a smooth employee experience.
6. 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.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
7. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
8. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
9. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
10. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
11. Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
12. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
13. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
14. Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
15. £500 bonus
16. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
17. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
18. 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:
Closing Date:
2026-03-17