# HR Business Partner - 13 month FTC Maternity Cover## Job IntroductionGleeson Homes are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to support our regional business units as part of our HR team. This role is pivotal in shaping a positive and high performing employee experience across the regional offices, sales and site environments. Working closely with Regional Directors, operational leaders and the wider HR function, including Recruitment, L&D and Payroll, you will deliver both strategic and operational people support aligned to business objectives and Gleeson values. A visible presence in the region is essential, and you will spend time across our offices and live developments to build strong relationships and coach managers on all people matters.**Please note:** This is a regional role covering Greater Manchester & Merseyside, based in Rochdale, Cumbria based in Penrith, and Yorkshire South & West based in Leeds. We welcome applications from individuals based within or near these regions who can travel confidently across all locations as required.**Main Responsibilities****Strategic HR Partnership*** Act as a trusted business partner to Regional Directors and leadership teams, shaping the regional people solution to optimise business potential.* Drive the delivery of the regional people plan aligned to business goals.* Use people analytics to produce reports, identify trends, risks and opportunities and drive continuous improvement.* Support workforce planning and organisational design discussions.* Champion company culture, values and engagement activity within the region.**Employee Relations & Leadership Coaching*** Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.* Coach and develop managers to build people leadership capability.* Support the Head of Operational HR on sensitive or high-risk cases.* Promote early intervention and proactive management to reduce formal processes.* To provide HR support in the form of operational advice and administrative processing, to all employees on key policies and procedures required within the employment relationship.**Recruitment & Resourcing*** Work closely with the internal recruitment team to ensure effective regional resourcing.* Support hiring managers in workforce planning and capability requirements, including senior or business-critical hiring where needed.**Training, Performance & Development*** Partner with the L&D team to identify training needs and support implementation of development plans.* Lead regional succession planning and talent mapping exercises* Play an active role in apprenticeships, graduate schemes and early-career pathways within the region and working in collaboration with the Early Talent Coordinator.* Support the performance management cycle and drive a culture of continuous feedback.* Deliver HR training within region**Change & Culture Initiatives*** Support organisational change projects, restructures and engagement initiatives.* Promote wellbeing, inclusion and positive employee experience.* Promote the Gleeson values, promoting best practise and a culture of high performance.* Serve as a visible ambassador for the HR function across all regional locations.**The Ideal Candidate*** Passionate about people and the value HR brings to a fast-paced operational environment. Collaborative, flexible and comfortable working as part of a regionalised Business Partner model.* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a HR Business Partner or Senior Advisor capacity. CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards), or equivalent experience.* Strong ER experience with the confidence to coach managers.* Full UK driving license* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Highly organised with strong attention to detail.* Able to influence, challenge and partner with managers at all levels.* Comfortable working autonomously and managing regional travel requirements.**Benefits*** Holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays* Choice of company car or car allowance* Discretionary 15% Bonus Scheme* Holiday Buy Back Scheme* Company Pension Scheme* Private Medical Insurance Scheme* Healthshield membership* Life Assurance Scheme* The opportunity to join our Share Purchase Plan upon completion of a year working with GleesonThe following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### HR Business Partner - 13 month FTC Maternity Cover* **Salary** Excellent Salary and Benefits Package* **Job Reference** gleeson/TP/8939/4497* **Contract Type** Fixed Term Contract* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** HR* **Regional Office** Flexible* **Location** Regional, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 18 February, 2026
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