At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with managers to tackle performance, recruitment, and employee relations challenges.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on building a trusted and commercially minded People function.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape HR practices and influence a positive workplace culture.
- Other info: Enjoy a variety of tasks in a supportive, collaborative atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by coaching leaders and solving people-related issues.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR roles with strong knowledge of employee relations and commercial environments.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
People Business Partner
Some HR roles are all process.
This isn't one of them.
We're looking for a
People Business Partner who loves helping managers navigate the messy, human side of business.
Someone who knows that the best employee relations cases are often the ones that never become formal because you've coached a manager to have the right conversation at the right time.
You'll be the trusted advisor, sounding board and problem-solver who helps our leaders make great people decisions while balancing commercial reality with fairness, empathy and common sense.
What you'll be doing
You'll partner with managers across the business, helping them tackle everything from performance conversations and employee relations to coaching, recruitment support and day-to-day people challenges.
Working alongside the Head of People, you'll
- Build trusted relationships with managers who genuinely value your advice.
- Coach leaders through tricky conversations before they become bigger issues.
- Lead on employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance.
- Conduct investigations and support formal processes where needed.
- Help managers understand their options rather than simply telling them what to do.
- Support and mentor the HR Advisor, sharing your knowledge and experience.
- Balance risk, legislation and commercial reality to deliver practical people solutions.
- Contribute to improving People processes and driving positive change across the business.
We're looking for someone who...
✔ Has experience as a Senior HR Advisor, HR Business Partner or People Partner.
✔ Knows employee relations inside out and can confidently manage complex cases.
✔ Has worked in a commercially-focused environment such as Tech, Marketing, Retail
✔ Is an excellent coach who asks great questions instead of giving quick answers.
✔ Builds credibility quickly and isn't afraid to challenge managers when needed.
✔ Understands employment law but knows that great HR is about judgement, not just policy.
✔ Can juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball.
✔ Stays calm, balanced and professional—even when everyone else isn't.
You'll love this role if...
- You enjoy variety with no two days being the same.
- You prefer partnering with managers over sitting behind policies.
- You believe prevention is better than cure.
- You like solving problems, not creating paperwork.
- You want to influence decisions and make a genuine impact across a growing business.
- You enjoy going into the office a couple of days a week
Why join us?
Our Client is building a People function that's trusted, commercially minded and genuinely adds value.
You'll have the opportunity to shape how they support their people, work closely with an experienced Head of People, and play a key role in creating a positive, high-performing culture.
If you're looking for a role where your judgement matters just as much as your HR knowledge—and where you'll be trusted to make a real difference—we'd love to hear from you.
Human Resources Business Partner in Middlesbrough employer: Fólk Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise as a People Business Partner will be valued and impactful. With a focus on building trusted relationships and fostering a positive culture, you'll have the opportunity to shape HR practices while enjoying a collaborative work atmosphere that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in a vibrant area, this role offers the chance to engage with diverse teams and contribute to meaningful change within the organisation.
