Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner - (FTC 12 Months) - North Division
Location: Ideally based in or around Yorkshire, Wakefield, Sheffield, Doncaster, Manchester
Salary: Competitive

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Business Partner to join our team, supporting our North Division, which includes:

Yorkshire, Scotland, Derbyshire, Tyne & Wear, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire.

This is a field-based role, and the ideal candidate will be located within easy reach of the region Yorkshire, Wakefield, Sheffield, Doncaster, Manchester are preferred base locations.

As a key member of the HR team, you will partner with managers to provide expert guidance on all aspects of people management, employee relations, performance development, organisational change, and employee welfare. You’ll be a visible and influential presence within your division, championing our values and helping shape a positive and productive workplace culture.

As a key member of the HR team, you will partner with managers to provide expert guidance on all aspects of people management, employee relations, performance development, organisational change, and employee welfare. You’ll be a visible and influential presence within your division, championing our values and helping shape a positive and productive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide end-to-end generalist HR support including employee engagement, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes, and recruitment support.

Coach and influence managers to proactively manage performance and development within their teams.

Lead and support employee relations casework, ensuring consistency and compliance.

Champion employee engagement initiatives including surveys, wellbeing activities, and reward and recognition programmes.

Support change management processes including TUPE and integration of acquisitions.

Collaborate with the Learning & Development team to deliver management training and support talent development.

Work closely with central HR and operational teams to deliver strategic HR projects and initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

Proven experience in a HR Business Partner role, ideally within a multi-site organisation.

Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and HR best practices.

Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.

Strong IT skills and attention to detail.

CIPD qualified or working towards qualification.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable:

Experience in acquisitions and TUPE processes.

Personal Attributes:

Approachable, diplomatic, and resilient.

Exceptional organisational and time management skills.

Commercially astute with a good understanding of operational drivers.

Able to work independently and collaboratively.

Committed to confidentiality and professionalism.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking HR team where your ideas and contributions are valued. We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative working environment, and the chance to make a real impact across the business.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and become a key player in shaping our people strategy and culture.

For further information about Funeral Partners, please visit our website

http://corporate.funeralpartners.co.uk/

Funeral Partners Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team on 0118 9406900 or via email Careers@funeralpartners.co.uk for any assistance.