People Business Partner

Are you a strategic, solutions-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-moving and people-first environment? We're supporting a leading mixed-use property management business to recruit a People Business Partner based in Manchester.

Client Details

This is an exciting opportunity for a People Business Partner to join a high-growth, purpose-led organisation that blends residential and commercial spaces into vibrant communities. With a growing national portfolio and ambitious plans for the future, this is a chance to truly shape the people experience at scale.

Description

You'll act as a trusted advisor to operational and leadership teams, partnering with them to drive performance, employee engagement, and cultural alignment. The role spans the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on:

• Building a high-performance, high-engagement culture
• Supporting change and continuous improvement across multiple sites
• Leading on complex employee relations issues and providing preventative support
• Coaching and upskilling managers to lead their teams with confidence
• Contributing to talent development, succession planning, and capability building
• Bringing a creative, proactive approach to problem-solving and initiative design
• Using data and insight to shape people strategies and improve retention

Profile

• Proven experience as a People Business Partner, ideally in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice in employee relations
• A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - clear, persuasive, and confident across all levels
• A creative mindset with the ability to design impactful people initiatives and tailor solutions to local needs
• Comfortable operating with autonomy in a business that values flexibility and trust
• Experience gained in the Retail, Property and Housing management or Facilities Management would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Flexible hybrid working - typically 3 days on-site
• A business that is scaling quickly, with strong investor backing
• A values-driven, collaborative culture where people and performance go hand in hand
• The chance to make a visible impact across a unique, multi-site portfolio

If you're passionate about partnering with leaders to create meaningful change and want to work somewhere with a genuine sense of purpose, we'd love to hear from you.