HR Business Partner

Our client is a large, well-established UK charity dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities. Their people are at the heart of everything they do, and they are proud to foster an inclusive, supportive culture where colleagues feel valued and empowered to make an impact. The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and proactive Interim HR Business Partner to join our friendly and collaborative HR team for an initial period of 3 months. This is a key role supporting managers and staff across the organisation, providing expert guidance on people matters while championing a positive culture aligned with their mission of supporting communities. You'll work closely with senior leaders, enabling high-quality people management, driving engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and ensuring our HR practices continue to reflect our values. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing pragmatic HR advice across the full employee lifecycle. Support organisational change projects, restructures, and workforce planning activities. Lead on employee relations matters, ensuring supportive, fair and timely outcomes. Work closely with HR colleagues to deliver people initiatives that strengthen engagement and wellbeing. Use HR data and insights to influence decision-making and support continuous improvement. Ensure HR policies and processes are aligned with charity sector best practices and UK employment legislation. Promote an inclusive, supportive culture that reflects the charity's commitment to serving communities. About You We're looking for someone who is not only an experienced HR professional, but also genuinely passionate about supporting people and communities. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a calm, solutions-focused approach. You will bring: Experience in an HRBP or senior HR advisory role, ideally within the charity, public, or not-for-profit sector. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Confidence managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters. The ability to build strong, trusting relationships at all levels. A proactive mindset with the ability to work autonomously. A warm, people-first approach aligned with our values. What We Offer A welcoming, friendly HR team who value collaboration and kindness. Meaningful work that contributes directly to improving lives and building stronger communities. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Opportunity to make a positive impact during a key period for the organisation. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk