People Business Partner (Six month FTC)

You will provide professional, proactive people advice and leadership to managers and leaders across the organisation. The role combines strategic partnering with hands-on delivery, particularly in relation to TUPE consultations, employee relations, and the design and delivery of an effective onboarding experience.

The postholder is responsible for ensuring people practices are legally compliant, values-led and operationally effective, while working with the rest of the People team and ensuring high standards of HR service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

TUPE (Core Responsibility)

• Support the TUPE processes for both incoming and outgoing transfers
• Plan and deliver TUPE consultation processes in line with legal requirements and organisational values
• Work with senior leaders, legal advisors and trade union / employee representatives as required
• Support the quality-assurance of the Employee Liability Information (ELI)
• Provide clear, confident communication to affected colleagues throughout TUPE processes
• Support the People team in TUPE-related administration and data management

Onboarding Design & Delivery

• Support in the design, implement of the organisation s onboarding process
• Ensure onboarding supports engagement, retention, compliance and cultural integration
• Work closely with managers across other other teams to deliver a consistent onboarding experience
• Ensure all onboarding activity is supported by robust systems, processes and clear ownership
• Use feedback and data to evaluate onboarding effectiveness and drive improvements

HR Systems, Data & Governance

• Ensure effective use of HR systems to ensure a smooth and accurate transition of data.
• Working with the People Team Manager and People Officer, maintain the HR and Learning Management Systems to maximise the end user experience
• Ensure GDPR compliance and data integrity across all HR activity

Culture & Engagement

• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation
• Support organisational change activity, working closely with leaders and stakeholders
• Contribute to colleague engagement initiatives and organisational culture development
• Role-model the organisational values and customer-focused behaviours.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Significant experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR Officer role
• Proven experience in supporting TUPE consultations and transfers
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Ability to build effective relationships with managers, leaders and external stakeholders
• Experience supporting organisational change System Skills (Essential)
• HR Information Systems (HRIS) reporting, contractual changes, data entry and analytics
• Learning Management Systems (LMS) onboarding and compliance learning
• Microsoft 365 Excel (analysis and reporting), Word, Outlook and Teams

Skills & Competencies

• Strong influencing and stakeholder-management skills
• Confident communicator, including in sensitive and high-risk situations
• Sound judgement and decision-making
• Ability to balance operational delivery with strategic thinking
• High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion
• Commitment to continuous improvement and people-centred practice

Values & Behaviours

• Leads with integrity and fairness
• Champions equality, diversity and inclusion
• Models collaborative and respectful behaviours
• Focuses on delivering positive colleague and organisational outcomes

What we offer

We want Homes in Somerset to be a great place to work, where colleagues are proud to work for the organisation. As well as working alongside some amazing colleagues to provide great services to our customers, we offer a range of benefits.

• We recognise the importance of a work life balance and our hybrid working policy allows you to adapt.
• Up to date, modern equipment provided whether working at home or in the office. We also offer a contribution towards the cost of a desk.
• Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.
• You ll be auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• We pay more than the statutory parental leave and work with you to balance work and life commitments.
• We offer a 24-hour helpline and access to welfare and lifestyle advice, including counselling. We have also supported colleagues to become Mental Health First Aiders.
• Great learning and development opportunities.
• We celebrate success linked to our values including HiS Heroes and long service.
• Access to discounts for sport, leisure, and entertainment activities via our benefit platform.