Senior People Business Partner in Leeds

Job title and organisation: Senior People Business Partner - Inspire North

Salary: £42,265 per annum

Hours: 37.5

Contract: Permanent

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Closing Date and Time: Monday 31st August 2026

Help shape an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive!

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, solving complex people challenges and helping leaders get the best from their teams?

We're looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our friendly and ambitious People Team, working in partnership with leaders to strengthen our culture, develop great people practices and create an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.

You'll combine strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach, building strong relationships, driving improvements and helping leaders navigate people challenges with confidence.

What you’ll be doing

• Partnering with leaders to deliver workforce planning, talent development and people initiatives that support organisational objectives
• Leading complex employee relations matters, providing expert, legally compliant advice and pragmatic solutions.
• Coaching, supporting and constructively challenging managers to strengthen people management capability and decision‑making.
• Leading and developing members of the People Team, driving high‑quality service delivery and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for

• Significant generalist HR experience providing credible advice and support to managers.
• Strong employee relations expertise, with experience managing complex and sensitive people matters.
• The ability to influence, coach and challenge managers and leaders to improve people practices and outcomes.
• Line management experience and a CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent knowledge and experience).
• Hold a valid UK driving licence (or one permitting driving in the UK) and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Why Join Us?

We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things - and we want you to be part of that.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
• Hybrid working- enjoy the best of both worlds!
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service - because your time off matters.
• A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7,including access to counselling and GP services - your wellbeing is a priority.
• Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
• Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.
• Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility - we embrace and celebrate diversity.
• A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti‑racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued!

If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Recruitment is ongoing, and we’re reviewing applications as they come in. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as early as possible. Please note that we may close the advert at any time if we find the right candidate or receive a high volume of strong applications.

Good Luck!

• You may use AI tools to support your application, but please ensure it is written in your own voice and reflects your experience, strengths, and reasons for applying.