Senior People Business Partner

Shape the future of People Strategy at Autism Together…

Join us as a Senior People Business Partner, where you’ll act as a trusted strategic advisor and lead initiatives across employee relations, workforce wellbeing, and organisational change. This is a pivotal leadership role, championing best practice and embedding a culture of engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

What you will do

• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues, including performance, attendance, and disciplinary matters.
• Develop and implement retention and wellbeing strategies to strengthen workforce resilience.
• Partner with senior leaders on organisational change projects, including restructuring and workforce planning.
• Deliver HR training and coaching to managers, building capability, and confidence.
• Monitor compliance with UK employment law, GDPR, and safeguarding principles.
• Analyse HR metrics and provide insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with the Senior Talent & Retention Partner to ensure effective resourcing allocation. 
• Inspiring direct reports to ensure objectives align with the People Strategy.

What we’re looking for

• Degree or Level 5 HR qualification (MCIPD desirable).
• Significant experience in a senior generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.
• Proven ability to manage complex decisions and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and deliver under pressure.

Why join us?

At Autism Together, we value collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. You will play a vital role in shaping our people practices and ensuring our workforce feels supported, valued, and empowered.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Free DBS check.
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Occupational sick pay.
• A variety of family friendly and wellbeing support initiatives.
• Annual staff awards.
• Buy back additional annual leave.
• Blue Light Card benefit.
• Pension Scheme.
• Generous refer a friend scheme.

Working Hours:

Full-time, 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, with flexible working options available.

Why Join Us?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to join a forward-thinking charity, we’d love to hear from you!

See a full Job Description and Person Specification via our website:

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How to Apply:

Please apply via this site, remembering to attach your CV and covering letter.

For more information about the role, email Helen Bilton, Director of People and Culture: [email protected]

Due to a high volume of applications, we may need to close this vacancy earlier than expected. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to be considered. 

All employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.