People Partner (HR Business Partner) in Thame

People Partner (HR Business Partner) in Thame

Thame Full-Time 46664 - 46664 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Affinity Trust

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Analyse HR data, coach managers, and lead on TUPE and restructure projects.
  • Company: Join a passionate People Partner Team in a dynamic hybrid work environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with excellent career development opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by solving complex HR challenges and supporting teams.
  • Qualifications: Experience in HR, strong communication skills, and a hands-on problem-solving attitude.

The predicted salary is between 46664 - 46664 £ per year.

Location: Hybrid, with a minimum of two days per week in Thame, Oxfordshire or Leicester

Salary: £46,664.92 per annum

Contract: Full-time, 9 months fixed term contract

Overview: As our HR Business Partner, you will be a vital part of our passionate People Partner Team of 4, bringing energy and collaboration to everything you do. You will analyse data, develop pivots in Excel to support decision making, coach managers and leaders on complex HR matters, lead on TUPE or restructure and fix problems proactively.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Analyse HR data and develop Excel pivot tables for decision making.
  • Coach managers and leaders on complex HR matters.
  • Lead on TUPE and restructure projects, including consultation and investigations.
  • Address persistent sickness absence and performance improvement.
  • Handle grievance, disciplinary, dismissal, absence/AWOL, tribunal, occupational health caseloads, and settlement agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (CQC, SSIC) and provide guidance to hiring managers.
  • Continuously juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Hands‑on attitude with pragmatic problem solving and decision making.
  • Strong partner skills with a proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
  • Excellent time‑management and ability to take lead on complex issues.
  • Proven TUPE experience and experience delivering HR projects such as restructures, consultation, disciplinaries, investigations.
  • Experience in a regulated environment (e.g. CQC, SSIC).
  • Comfortable guiding hiring managers through the process is a plus.
  • Strong communication and leadership qualities to inspire teams.

Closing date for this vacancy is 27th July 2026. We will be conducting a rolling programme of short‑listing and interviewing and reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Affinity Trust

Contact Details:

Affinity Trust Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace People Partner (HR Business Partner) in Thame

Data Analysis
Excel Pivot Tables
Coaching Skills
TUPE Experience
Project Management
Problem-Solving Skills
Stakeholder Relationship Building