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HR Business Partner Salary: £51,210.68 – £53,667.62 per annum Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire (SG10 6EW) Contract: Full-time | Permanent Working arrangements: On-site, Monday–Friday Less HR from a distance. More influence where it matters. Are you an experienced HR professional ready to move beyond managing cases and start shaping how an organisation manages its people? Perhaps you're already working as an HR Business Partner and looking for somewhere you can have a more visible impact. Or maybe you're an experienced Senior HR Advisor, ready to take that next step into a broader, more influential role. You understand that great HR isn't just about policies, processes and employment legislation. It's about relationships, sound judgement, challenging constructively and helping leaders make better decisions. At St Elizabeth's, we're looking for an HR Business Partner who can bring all of that together. Someone who is equally comfortable advising on a complex employee relations matter, challenging a senior leader, supporting organisational change or using workforce data to identify where we could be doing things differently. This is an opportunity to be more than an HR adviser. It's an opportunity to become a genuine partner to the organisation. This isn't a hybrid role – and here's why. You'll be based with us on-site in Much Hadham, Monday to Friday. We appreciate that hybrid working has become the norm across many HR roles, but this opportunity offers something different. You'll be working directly alongside the leaders and managers you support. You'll see our services in action, understand their operational challenges and build relationships that go beyond a scheduled Teams meeting. You'll be there for the conversations that matter, whether that's helping a manager navigate a difficult situation, supporting a service through change or spotting an opportunity to improve how we work. We believe that being present, visible and accessible makes a real difference in an organisation like ours. Everything we do is underpinned by our values: Aspirational | Collaborative | Joyful | Compassionate And those values are just as important in how we support our colleagues as they are in the care and education we provide. Why this role is different We don't want someone who simply waits for an HR issue to land on their desk. We want someone who asks questions, understands the bigger picture and works with managers to address challenges before they become problems. As our HR Business Partner, you'll work closely with Directors, Heads of Service and managers, helping them translate their operational priorities into effective people plans. You'll provide trusted advice, constructive challenge and practical solutions across the employee lifecycle. You'll still be involved in complex employee relations matters, but your role will go much further. You'll help shape workforce planning, support organisational change, strengthen management capability and contribute to the delivery of our wider People Strategy. You'll also work alongside an experienced People function, collaborating across People Relations, People Services, Recruitment, Learning & Development and HR Systems. It's a role with genuine variety, professional autonomy and the opportunity to influence how we work. About you We're looking for someone who combines strong technical HR knowledge with commercial awareness, emotional intelligence and the confidence to influence others. You'll understand that effective business partnering is about more than giving the right advice. It's about understanding the organisation, asking the right questions and helping leaders achieve better outcomes. You'll bring: CIPD Level 5–7 qualification or equivalent. Experience operating at HR Business Partner level within a complex, fast-moving environment. Strong employee relations expertise, including managing complex and sensitive cases. Experience supporting organisational change and restructuring. Up-to-date knowledge of employment and equality legislation. Confidence in building relationships with, coaching and constructively challenging senior leaders and managers. Experience mentoring colleagues and developing management capability. The ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational HR support. A proactive, solution-focused approach and the resilience to manage competing priorities. Experience of TUPE, using iTrent or working within education, health, social care or another regulated environment would be advantageous. Most importantly, you'll be someone who wants to make a difference, not simply maintain the status quo. Why join St Elizabeth's? We're not going to pretend that HR here will always be straightforward. We're a large, diverse organisation delivering specialist services, and that brings its own challenges, competing priorities and complex people matters. But that's also what makes this opportunity so rewarding. You'll have the chance to work closely with senior leaders, influence important decisions and help shape the way we support and develop our workforce. You'll be joining a People function that is continuing to evolve, with opportunities to contribute ideas, challenge existing approaches and make meaningful improvements. And you'll be doing all of that in an organisation where the work of our colleagues genuinely changes lives. You'll also enjoy: From 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service. Contributory pension with up to 6% employer contribution. Life Assurance. Blue Light Card eligibility. Employee Assistance Programme. Discounted gym membership. Free on-site parking. Fully funded Enhanced DBS. £1,000 Recommend a Friend Scheme for eligible roles. Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. Getting here St Elizabeth's Centre is located in a beautiful rural setting in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire. Reliable transport is important due to our location, but we offer subsidised staff transport routes and affordable on-site accommodation options to help make commuting easier. Join St Elizabeth's and help shape the people practices behind the care, education and support that change lives. #INDMGR TPBN1_UKTJ

HR Advisor Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire (SG10 6EW) Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience Contract: Full-time | Permanent Working arrangements: On-site, Monday–Friday Less HR from a distance. More HR where it actually happens. Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for your next challenge? Perhaps you're already working at a senior level and looking for greater responsibility. Or maybe you're an established HR professional who enjoys partnering with managers, solving people challenges and making a genuine difference. At St Elizabeth's, we're growing and evolving, and we're looking for the right person to join our People Team. We're more interested in what you can bring than the job title you currently hold. Whether your strengths lie in providing excellent day-to-day HR advice, managing complex employee relations matters or supporting senior leaders with wider people challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Why this role is different This isn't a hybrid role – and here's why. You'll be based with us on-site in Much Hadham, working alongside the managers and teams you support. You'll build relationships, understand the challenges our services face and have those everyday conversations that can prevent small issues becoming bigger problems. You'll be part of a supportive People Team, with the opportunity to influence how we work and contribute to the future development of our organisation. About St Elizabeth's Set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth's is a specialist charity supporting children, young people and adults with epilepsy and other complex needs. With approximately 700 colleagues across education, residential care, supported living and day opportunities, we offer a genuinely varied and rewarding environment. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: Aspirational | Collaborative | Joyful | Compassionate What you'll be doing Working closely with our Head of People Relations and Policy and wider People Team, you'll provide professional, practical HR advice and support across the organisation. Depending on your experience, you'll be involved in: Advising managers on employee relations matters, including absence, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance. Supporting or leading complex ER cases, investigations and formal processes. Coaching and developing managers to confidently manage their teams. Supporting organisational change, workforce planning and wider People initiatives. Contributing to HR policies, processes, manager training and continuous improvement. Building strong relationships with managers and senior leaders. Using HR data and workforce insights to identify opportunities for improvement. For candidates bringing more senior experience, there will be opportunities to take greater ownership of complex matters, influence organisational decisions and contribute to strategic People initiatives. About you We're looking for someone who enjoys the people side of HR, can build trust and knows how to balance employment legislation with practical, sensible solutions. You'll ideally bring: Experience in an HR advisory, senior advisory or business partnering role. Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Experience supporting or managing employee relations matters. Confidence advising, coaching and challenging managers. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. A CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience appropriate to your level. Experience within education, health, social care or another regulated environment would be advantageous, but isn't essential. You don't need to tick every box. We're interested in your experience, your approach and what you could bring to our team. Why join us? We're not going to pretend HR here will always be easy. But you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference, support colleagues who do incredible work and help shape how our People function develops. You'll also enjoy: From 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service. Contributory pension with up to 6% employer contribution. Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme. Blue Light Card and discounted gym membership. Free on-site parking and subsidised staff transport. Affordable on-site accommodation options. Fully funded Enhanced DBS. £1,000 Recommend a Friend Scheme for eligible roles. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Ready for something different? Whether you're an experienced HR Advisor ready for your next step or already operating at a more senior level, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for the right person, not simply the right job title. The scope of the role and salary will reflect the experience and capabilities of the successful candidate. Apply today by completing our online application form and uploading your CV. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Safeguarding & Inclusion St Elizabeth's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are proud to be an Investors in People and Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. Join St Elizabeth's and do HR somewhere your advice can genuinely make a difference. #INDMGR TPBN1_UKTJ