HR Business Partner (Fixed Term 12 Month Maternity Cover post) in Wolverhampton

This is a fixed term maternity cover post until mid-January 2027. Are you a dynamic HR professional looking to apply your skills in a role that truly makes a difference? The Richmond Fellowship Scotland, dedicated to creating positive change in people's lives, is seeking an experienced and motivated HR Business Partner to join our team. This is a newly created role with a competitive salary of £43,263 per annum and is a great opportunity to make a significant professional impact while enjoying the fulfilment of meaningful work.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of an organisation that genuinely cares about the community. Your efforts will directly contribute to our mission of improving lives by helping people achieve what matters to them.
• Growth and Development: We invest in our people. You will have access to continuous professional development opportunities, empowering you to grow in your career.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. Your well-being and work-life balance are our priorities.
• Recognition and Reward: We celebrate achievements and recognize the hard work of our team members, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. As well as a competitive salary, the organisation offers a range of exceptional benefits including access to HSF Health Care Plan, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave entitlement, as well as access to over 850 high street and online discounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee relations casework: Lead for employee relations within the North region. The HRBP conducts disciplinary investigations and produces investigation reports with recommendations, in a timely manner and in accordance with organisational KPI's.
• Workforce Performance: The HRBP works in partnership with operational management to deliver on local, organisational and national strategies. Analysing workforce information and organisational measures and working with managers to develop local plans to ensure that the workforce supports current and future targets.
• Workforce Development: Collation and analysis of management information and staff feedback to identify specific employment issues/trends and support the development of local and organisation wide HR interventions to meet operational needs. Organisational development work, including initiatives on employee engagement to achieve a motivated workforce.
• Lead for UKVI for Region(s); dealing with queries in relation to UKVI/Sponsorship and International Recruitment.
• Change programmes: Leading (and project manage, where necessary) key HR initiatives and change programmes to ensure that they are delivered in accordance with agreed requirements realising effective co-ordination of people, resource and talent.
• Development of HR practice: Input into the creation of training courses on HR related policies and good practice and deliver workshops on these to managers to develop their knowledge and skills.

The role is predominantly home-based with infrequent travel to our Head Office in Stepps, North Lanarkshire.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar HR role.
• Degree level qualification or CIPD Associate Diploma, or equivalent.
• In depth knowledge of employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion for making a positive impact in the voluntary sector.

Application Process:

Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career and join a purpose-driven organisation? We encourage you to apply today. Click below to submit your application.

Application Deadline: Please submit your application by Friday 21st November 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time).

Join Us and Be the Change You Want to See. We believe in the power of people and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us. Let's work together to build a brighter future for Scotland.